Chapter discussion questions #5

Overview

Chapter Discussion Questions #5: Chapters 10 & 11 - due by 11:59pm Sunday, November 23^rd (20 points total)

1. (Ch 10) What are some of the key functions and responsibilities of parents?
2. (Ch 10) Explain the characteristics of the main types of parenting – permissive, authoritarian, and authoritative. Which type of parenting style best predicts the most positive outcomes for children?
3. (Ch 11) The passage, Undermining Financial Stability explains how powerful emotions can lead people to make irrational financial decisions. How can feelings of shame, guilt, and fear distort someone’s ability to make rational financial choices?
4. (Ch 11) Explain the challenges of work-family balance.

Instructions for the Chapter Discussion Questions are in the START HERE module.

Textbook for chap 10: https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Citrus_College/Sociology_of_the_Family_(Hammond)/10%3A_Parenting Textbook for chap 11: https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Citrus_College/Sociology_of_the_Family_(Hammond)/11%3A_Families_and_Work