Parenting — Quiz Answers

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Which statement describes an example of irresponsible parenting?

A
A parent embarrasses her child by kissing him at school drop-off.
B
A parent sets a regular nightly bedtime for a child.
C
A parent leaves his young child home alone while he runs errands.
D
A parent upsets his child by limiting time spent watching television.
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How can a parent be financially responsible?

A
by spending money left over after paying bills
B
by creating a savings plan for future expenses
C
by following a budget only when money runs out
D
by opening a new credit card when one is maxed out
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Who may take parenting responsibilities if biological parents cannot provide care?

A
grandparents
B
friendly neighbors
C
social workers
D
family acquaintances
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Which phrase identifies the responsibilities of parenting?

A
provide educational television and stylish clothing
B
provide for the child’s physical and emotional health
C
provide for the child’s wants and demands
D
provide private schooling and extracurricular activities
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How do older parents differ financially from younger parents?

A
They have taken more economics classes.
B
They are likely to have more debt.
C
They are likely to earn more at their jobs.
D
They have better investment instincts.
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Which statement describes an example of responsible parenting?

A
A parent picks her child up late from school every day.
B
A parent buys his child the latest video game.
C
A parent hugs his child before bedtime.
D
A parent is strict no matter what happens.
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How do the roles of caregivers compare to those of parents?

A
Caregivers care for the child outside the home, but parents care for the child in the home.
B
Caregivers are parents without custodial rights, but not all parents have custody of the child.
C
Caregivers are part of a child’s support structure, but not all caregivers are parents.
D
Caregivers are not related to the child, but parents are genetically related to the child.
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What is paternity?

A
having protective care or guardianship of a child
B
financial payments ordered by a court to support one’s minor child or children
C
a woman who gives birth to a child
D
the legal name for biological fatherhood
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Which characteristic is common among children who have older parents?

A
greater average height
B
higher social skills
C
less access to preschool
D
lower birth weight

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