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BPSS Family and Consumer Science Standards

FACS

Area of Study 15:

Parenting

Comprehensive Standard - Evaluate the effects of parenting roles and responsibilities on strengthening the well-being of individuals and families.

Standard FAC-15.1 Analyze roles and responsibilities of parenting.

    • FAC-15.1.01 Analyze parenting roles across the life span.
    • FAC-15.1.02 Analyze expectations and responsibilities of parenting.
    • FAC-15.1.03 Analyze consequences of parenting practices to the individual, family, and society.
    • FAC-15.1.04 Analyze societal conditions that influence parenting across the life span.
    • FAC-15.1.05 Explain cultural differences in roles and responsibilities of parenting.

Standard FAC-15.2 Evaluate parenting practices that maximize human growth and development.

    • FAC-15.2.01 Choose nurturing practices that support human growth and development.
    • FAC-15.2.02 Apply communication strategies that promote positive self-esteem in family members.
    • FAC-15.2.03 Assess common practices and emerging research about discipline on human growth and development.
    • FAC-15.2.04 Assess the effects of abuse/neglect on children and families and determine methods for prevention.
    • FAC-15.2.05 Apply criteria for selecting care and services for children.

Standard FAC-15.3 Evaluate external support systems that provide services for parents.

    • FAC-15.3.01 Assess community resources and services available to families.
    • FAC-15.3.02 Appraise community resources that provide opportunities related to parenting.
    • FAC-15.3.03 Summarize current laws and policies related to parenting.

Standard FAC-15.4 Analyze physical and emotional factors related to beginning the parenting process.

    • FAC-15.4.01 Analyze biological processes related to prenatal development, birth, and health of child and mother.
    • FAC-15.4.02 Analyze the emotional factors of prenatal development and birth in relation to the health of parents and child.
    • FAC-15.4.03 Analyze implications of alternatives to biological parenthood.
    • FAC-15.4.04 Analyze legal and ethical impacts of current and emerging technology on fertility and family planning.