When assessing a family, the nurse determines that the parents ...

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When assessing a family, the nurse determines that the parents exert little or no control over their children. This style of parenting is called:
 
  a. permissive.
  b. dictatorial.
  c. democratic.
  d. authoritarian.

Question 2

The nurse is teaching a group of new parents about the experience of role transition. Which statement by a parent would indicate a correct understanding of the teaching?
 
  a. My marital relationship can have a positive or negative effect on the role transition.
  b. If an infant has special care needs, the parents' sense of confidence in their new role is strengthened.
  c. Young parents can adjust to the new role easier than older parents.
  d. A parent's previous experience with children makes the role transition more difficult.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Permissive parents avoid imposing their own standards of conduct and allow their children to regulate their own activity as much as possible. The parents exert little or no control over their children's actions. Dictatorial or authoritarian parents attempt to control their children's behavior and attitudes through unquestioned mandates. They establish rules and regulations or standards of conduct that they expect to be followed rigidly and unquestioningly. Democratic parents combine permissive and dictatorial styles. They direct their children's behavior and attitudes by emphasizing the reasons for rules and negatively reinforcing deviations. They respect the child's individual nature.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
If parents are supportive of each other, they can serve as positive influences on establishing satisfying parental roles. When marital tensions alter caregiving routines and interfere with the enjoyment of the infant, then the marital relationship has a negative effect. Infants with special care needs can be a significant source of added stress. Older parents are usually more able to cope with the greater financial responsibilities, changes in sleeping habits, and reduced time for each other and other children. Parents who have previous experience with parenting appear more relaxed, have less conflict in disciplinary relationships, and are more aware of normal growth and development.