CHILD DEVELOPMENT: PARENTING ISSUES

Grades: 11-12

Credit: 0.5 unit
PREREQUISITE: None

This course focuses on three major areas of parenting: caring for, nurturing and guiding children. Students develop an awareness  of the myths and realities of parenting throughout the lifespan. Topics include readiness to parent; developmental changes in families; balancing work and family; the value of play; developing communication; family concerns and crisis; and decision-making skills. The primary focus of Child Development: Parenting Issues cover pregnancy,  prenatal development, birth, the first years of life and parenting practices. This class includes sex education following the comprehensive guidelines (including consent, human reproduction, sexually  transmitted infections and contraceptive methods).