3.08 Review Questions 1. Explain the difference between a protective environment and a nurturing environment. The difference between protective and nurturing environment is, that in protective the parent seeks to physically keep the child out of harm’s way; while in nurturing the parent seeks physical well-being and emotional stability for the child. 2. What are characteristics of a nurturing parent? What factors, which may be out of a parent's control, impede a nurturing environment? What types of physical care must a parent provide for an infant child? Some characteristics of a nuturing parent is they are active to their kid's physical and emotional needs. They listen and care for their kids. Some factors that may be out of a parent's …show more content…
List and explain factors that lead to poor relationships and increase the risk of child abuse. Factors that lead to poor relationships or that increase the risk of child abuse are neglect and divorce. Neglectfulness is leaving your child alone for long periods of time and not having quality time with your children. Divorce can cause a sense of abandonment and if the emotional needs of the child are not met, it can cause many problems later in life. 4. List and briefly describe the four different types of child abuse. Four different types of child abuse are physcial, emotional, neglect, and sexual abuse. Physcial abuse is when there is violence directed towards the kids, Emotional abuse is when the child feels worthless, rejected, or unloved by the parents. Neglect abuse is when the parents do not care for their child's physcial needs. Sexual abuse is undesired sexual behavior by one person upon …show more content…
Describe the three types of childcare available to families. Three types of childcare available to families are in home care, daycare, and babysitters. Ultimately, the childcare is up to the parents on what they feel comfortable with. 9. What can parents do to be more involved in their children's education at home and at school? A parent can be more involved in their child's education by nuturing their minds to grow, helping with homework, or encourging them to do well in school. 10. Which factors should a parent consider when choosing a childcare option? Factors that a parent should consider when choosing a childcare option is visiting the childcare center that you are considering for their child. Make note of how many children are in the group, how many caretakers there are, and how the children respond to their caretakers. Thoroughly interview prospective candidates for in-home childcare and babysitting. Get references from other parents who have used the day care center or in-home caregiver you are considering. Listen to what they say about their experiences. Look at several day care providers before deciding on