4. What are three tips parents can use to improve communication with their children? Discuss one that you think is most important.
Make the child the focus of your attention , Get down to the child's level physically , Pause or delay a conversation if you need to , Listen carefully and respectfully , Help the child to find solutions if he or she is discussing a problem. I think pause and delay is the …show more content…
Critical Thinking Questions
6. Describe the effects of divorce on children under five, school-aged children, and teenagers. children under five may experience increased temper tantrums, have difficulty sleeping, and have more separation anxiety. School-aged children may feel sadness, guilt, and anger about the situation. They may become disinterested in school work and may develop phobias. and Teens may experience insecurity, sadness, and other emotions. They may be more likely to engage in risky behaviors such as drug use, criminal activities, and unsafe sex, or destructive behaviors such as skipping school, getting into fights, and developing eating disorders.
7. If parents are experiencing job loss or financial difficulties, what can they do to help their child during the difficult time? parents can talk to their children about the issue, using a matter-of-fact or neutral approach to the issue ,
8. If you were to become a parent as a teenager, what kind of challenges do you think you would