Sentences with phrase «expectations about becoming parents»

Not exact matches

Pull factors are the pressures couples feel from parents, friends and society in general to not only be in a long - term stable partnership, but also that they should stay together, which can become internalized and thus reinforce their own expectations about the relationship and whether it lasts or not (although there always seems to be an asterisk to commitment if someone cheats).

The policy brief urges policymakers to support programs for the parents of English language learners, implement nontraditional programs that offer reciprocal involvement by schools and parents, sponsor targeted teacher professional development, and provide community - based education to inform parents about school values and expectations and help parents become advocates for their children.

Marano, even when she fails to persuade, makes us think hard about what parents should expect from their children and what kids need to become strong, happy, and healthy young adults... The saddest sections of the book are also the most persuasive and concern the exuberant, brave, elastic and exploratory ways children learn, and the increasingly rigorous and unforgiving expectations that burden school - age children.

Along the way, Isabel ponders or discusses: the nature of genius; child prodigies and pushy parents; our responsibility to future generations; the art of judging social cues; insincere compliments and heart - sink friends; dress codes and personal hygiene obligations; arguments about nothing; projectile vomiting; answering the telephone; the criminality of illegal parking; the morals of unearned money; the expiry date of sympathy; when does a reward become a ransom; loyalty to government, country and family; the ownership of leftovers; email expectations; and, of course, clouds.

Or, maybe you have concerns about differences in personal values, sexual compatibility, parenting styles, household roles, spirituality, finances or familial expectations and you wish to resolve this with your partner before it becomes an issue.

Involves parents n the treatment and strives to give parents a more positive, empathic view of their child, to have them become competent co-therapists, to teach them about appropriate developmental expectations, and to consult about behavior management

For example, the Fidelity study found a wide gap in expectations about who will care for a parent if they become ill.