FLHD 2400 Final Exam QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 100% VERIFIED| LATEST
UPDATE GRADED A+
Now that you're divorced, you should be nice to your ex's new partner. Why?
A. Because there's an opportunity you could remarry your ex
B. Because you're more likely to get child support
C. Because they'll be spending unsupervised time with your children
D. Because then you can trash-talk your ex together C
What's one thing a step-family can do to become more successful as a family?
A. Allow the step-parent to have an equal say on parenting issues
B. Encourage the children to call their new step-parent "mom" or "dad"
C. Develop a new family identity, including activities and traditions
D. Expect a lot less in terms of chores from the children C
A benefit of being a single parent is:
A. making decisions alone.
B. increased closeness between parent and child.
C. today there is little stigma in being a single parent.
D. financially you tend to be better off. B
Which of the following is NOT one of the ten commandments for helping children transition
with divorce?
A. Don't say bad things about your ex
B. Pay child support
C. Don't ask your children to choose sides
,D. Spoil them a bit more if you feel guilty D
One of the biggest predictors of how hard a divorce is on children is what?
A. The age of the children at the time of divorce
B. The level of conflict between the parents after the divorce
C. How well the children got along with their parents before the divorce
D. How much emotional support the children have from other adults B
Most common reasons that people get divorced high levels of conflict
not prioritizing the marriage
infidelity
sexual difficulties
abusive partner
alcohol or substance abuse
financial problems/debt
marrying too young
not enough in common/lack of shared interests
impact of divorce on children depends on... personalities of children
parent's relationship with child
how well parents do with divorce
level of conflict after divorce
CONFLICT DURING AND AFTER THE DIVORCE IS THE BIGGEST DETERMINING FACTOR OF CHILD
IMPACT
,Father presence and divorce impacts nonresidential fathers gradually withdraw from child's
life
poor relationship with father
fathers more likely to stay in contact and pay child support if parents continue to have contact
resist urge to be Disneyland dad
10 Commandments for helping children with divorce be civil with your ex
do not ask kids to choose sides
do not bad mouth your ex
maintain routines
play nice with ex's new partner
do not spoil them
pay child support
don't make child feel bad for spending time with ex
don't rush into dating
divorce is not child's fault
Challenges of being a single parent financial constraints
mourning period over loss of relationship
friction with ex
risk of child triangulation
parent taking on new roles
child adjustment difficulties
benefits of being a single parent parent-child closeness
parent has greater control over parenting decisions
, can help children become more responsible
dealing with challenges as a single parent join up with other single parents
rely on other close family members
be ok with saying no to your kids
expect your kids to do more, but don't overdo it
stick to a budget
be aware of gov. programs
challenges of step families Lacking the emotional skills to process what's going on
Dealing with new "parent"
Having to share parent with someone else
New residence - having to share room/things
New set of rules
Loyalty conflicts
successful stepfamily living biological parent should discipline
work cooperatively with absent parent
develop new family identity
develop realistic expectations
allow time for mourning and adjustment
accept becoming a step parent takes time
Shauna finds herself taking care of her children as well as her aging parents. This causes stress
and adds responsibility to her already stressful life. She is part of the _____ generation.
A. sandwich
UPDATE GRADED A+
Now that you're divorced, you should be nice to your ex's new partner. Why?
A. Because there's an opportunity you could remarry your ex
B. Because you're more likely to get child support
C. Because they'll be spending unsupervised time with your children
D. Because then you can trash-talk your ex together C
What's one thing a step-family can do to become more successful as a family?
A. Allow the step-parent to have an equal say on parenting issues
B. Encourage the children to call their new step-parent "mom" or "dad"
C. Develop a new family identity, including activities and traditions
D. Expect a lot less in terms of chores from the children C
A benefit of being a single parent is:
A. making decisions alone.
B. increased closeness between parent and child.
C. today there is little stigma in being a single parent.
D. financially you tend to be better off. B
Which of the following is NOT one of the ten commandments for helping children transition
with divorce?
A. Don't say bad things about your ex
B. Pay child support
C. Don't ask your children to choose sides
,D. Spoil them a bit more if you feel guilty D
One of the biggest predictors of how hard a divorce is on children is what?
A. The age of the children at the time of divorce
B. The level of conflict between the parents after the divorce
C. How well the children got along with their parents before the divorce
D. How much emotional support the children have from other adults B
Most common reasons that people get divorced high levels of conflict
not prioritizing the marriage
infidelity
sexual difficulties
abusive partner
alcohol or substance abuse
financial problems/debt
marrying too young
not enough in common/lack of shared interests
impact of divorce on children depends on... personalities of children
parent's relationship with child
how well parents do with divorce
level of conflict after divorce
CONFLICT DURING AND AFTER THE DIVORCE IS THE BIGGEST DETERMINING FACTOR OF CHILD
IMPACT
,Father presence and divorce impacts nonresidential fathers gradually withdraw from child's
life
poor relationship with father
fathers more likely to stay in contact and pay child support if parents continue to have contact
resist urge to be Disneyland dad
10 Commandments for helping children with divorce be civil with your ex
do not ask kids to choose sides
do not bad mouth your ex
maintain routines
play nice with ex's new partner
do not spoil them
pay child support
don't make child feel bad for spending time with ex
don't rush into dating
divorce is not child's fault
Challenges of being a single parent financial constraints
mourning period over loss of relationship
friction with ex
risk of child triangulation
parent taking on new roles
child adjustment difficulties
benefits of being a single parent parent-child closeness
parent has greater control over parenting decisions
, can help children become more responsible
dealing with challenges as a single parent join up with other single parents
rely on other close family members
be ok with saying no to your kids
expect your kids to do more, but don't overdo it
stick to a budget
be aware of gov. programs
challenges of step families Lacking the emotional skills to process what's going on
Dealing with new "parent"
Having to share parent with someone else
New residence - having to share room/things
New set of rules
Loyalty conflicts
successful stepfamily living biological parent should discipline
work cooperatively with absent parent
develop new family identity
develop realistic expectations
allow time for mourning and adjustment
accept becoming a step parent takes time
Shauna finds herself taking care of her children as well as her aging parents. This causes stress
and adds responsibility to her already stressful life. She is part of the _____ generation.
A. sandwich
