Parenting is a comprehensive and multifaceted process of nurturing and socialization. As society has changed, so have views about the healthiest and most positive parenting practices. Many of these views are controversial and strongly debated.
For this discussion activity, you will choose one of these topics, and watch the required videos for that topic:
Thoughtfully reflect on the topic discussed in the video(s) that you have watched. In your discussion, address the following questions:
- What is the speaker’s/narrator’s/subject’s point of view about the topic?
- What are the core issues that are argued in this video/video set?
- Do you agree with the speaker’s point of view? Be specific and thorough. Express how and why you agree or disagree and discuss how ethics and values surrounding ideas of family and parenting contribute to your opinion. Consider the theoretical concepts discussed in the previous module readings. Do not just state your viewpoint, rather provide relevant details to support your findings and/or position.
Read and respond to 2 of your classmates.
For this discussion activity, you will choose one of these topics, and watch the required videos for that topic:
- Choosing Not to Have Children
- Free Range Parenting and Radical Unschooling
- Gender Neutral/Gender Free Parenting
- Helicopter Parenting/Pushy Parents/Tiger Moms
- Attachment Parenting
- Transgender Children
Note: The videos are of varying length. Some subject areas require viewing several shorter videos, and some require viewing only one longer video. While viewing videos in only one subject area is required for the discussion, feel free to watch and comment on more than one area, if you would like.
Required Course Materials
Title: Marriages, Families, and Relationships: Making Choices in a Diverse Society
ISBN: 9781337109666 (Print) | 9781337516174 (eText)
Authors: M. A. Lamanna, A. Riedmann, and S. Stewart
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Publication Date: 2018
Edition: 13th
Read the chapters below in the textbook:
- Chapter 8 – Deciding about Parenthood
- Chapter 9 – Raising Children in a Diverse Society
- Chapter 10 – Work and Family