Question 1

What are some of the family and legal challenges faced by gay and lesbian parents who adopt children.?

Accepted Answer

Some of the family and legal challenges faced by gay and lesbian parents who adopt children include:

1. Discrimination: Gay and lesbian parents may face discrimination from adoption agencies, birth parents, and even extended family members who may not support their decision to adopt.

2. Legal hurdles: In some jurisdictions, gay and lesbian parents may face legal challenges when trying to adopt, including discriminatory laws and regulations that make it more difficult for them to become legal parents to their adopted children.

3. Lack of support: Gay and lesbian parents may struggle to find support from their communities, schools, and other parents, which can make it harder for them to navigate the challenges of raising adopted children.

4. Co-parenting issues: In cases where one parent is the biological or legal parent and the other is not, there may be challenges in establishing legal rights and responsibilities for both parents, especially if the couple separates or divorces.

5. Social stigma: Gay and lesbian parents may face social stigma and prejudice, which can impact their children's well-being and sense of belonging in their family and community.

Overall, gay and lesbian parents who adopt children may face a range of challenges related to legal recognition, social acceptance, and support from their communities. It is important for these parents to seek out resources and support networks that can help them navigate these challenges and provide a loving and stable environment for their adopted children.

Question 2

Which of the following statements describes the situation where grandparents are raising their grandchildren?

Accepted Answer

A)  This is an increasing phenomenon that takes place only within the African American culture. 
B)  These usually made-up of grandfathers providing financial support to their grandchildren. 
C)  This arrangement is beneficial for grandchildren and supports resiliency by providing a dependable adult in their lives. 
D)  This is a decreasing phenomena since most family courts oppose placing children in the homes of their grandparents. 
A)  This is an increasing phenomenon that takes place only within the African American culture. 
B)  These usually made-up of grandfathers providing financial support to their grandchildren. 
C)  This arrangement is beneficial for grandchildren and supports resiliency by providing a dependable adult in their lives. 
D)  This is a decreasing phenomena since most family courts oppose placing children in the homes of their grandparents. C

Question 3

Research findings show that single mothers become more _____________ following divorce.

Accepted Answer

A)  Authoritative 
B)  Authoritarian 
C)  permissive 
D)  indulgent 
A)  Authoritative 
B)  Authoritarian 
C)  permissive 
D)  indulgent B

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT true of the role of stepparent?

Accepted Answer

A)  In comparison to parents, stepparents more carefully monitor the children's behavior. 
B)  Stepparents are less certain about their role in the stepfamily than are other members. 
C)  Some stepfathers deal with the issue of role confusion and stepparent identity by assuming a parental role. 
D)  Most stepmothers and many stepfathers especially nonresidential ones) see themselves as a friend to their stepchildren or in some role between a friend and a parent. 
A)  In comparison to parents, stepparents more carefully monitor the children's behavior. 
B)  Stepparents are less certain about their role in the stepfamily than are other members. 
C)  Some stepfathers deal with the issue of role confusion and stepparent identity by assuming a parental role. 
D)  Most stepmothers and many stepfathers especially nonresidential ones) see themselves as a friend to their stepchildren or in some role between a friend and a parent.

Question 5

Which of the following is important for children's post-divorce adjustment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Economic resources 
B)  Positive nurturing relationships with both parents. 
C)  Low levels of parental and family conflict. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Economic resources 
B)  Positive nurturing relationships with both parents. 
C)  Low levels of parental and family conflict. 
D)  All of the above

Question 6

Which of the following statements is NOT true of parents who are Gay or Lesbian?

Accepted Answer

A)  Families headed by gay or lesbian parents are often indistinguishable from those headed by heterosexual couples. 
B)  Gay men find it easier than lesbian women to become parents through insemination or surrogacy. 
C)  Societal prejudice related to sexual orientation is the main difference between gay or lesbian parents and heterosexual parents. 
D)  A common pathway to parenting for lesbian mothers is to maintain custody of her children from a previous heterosexual marriage. 
A)  Families headed by gay or lesbian parents are often indistinguishable from those headed by heterosexual couples. 
B)  Gay men find it easier than lesbian women to become parents through insemination or surrogacy. 
C)  Societal prejudice related to sexual orientation is the main difference between gay or lesbian parents and heterosexual parents. 
D)  A common pathway to parenting for lesbian mothers is to maintain custody of her children from a previous heterosexual marriage.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT true of gay/lesbian stepfamilies?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gay/lesbian parents are confronted with prejudices related to their sexual orientation. 
B)  The prejudices toward gay people create an image of homosexuality as incompatible with family. 
C)  Gay/lesbian parents are usually able to take intergenerational support for granted. 
D)  Gay and lesbian parenthood is more acceptable today than it was ten years ago. 
A)  Gay/lesbian parents are confronted with prejudices related to their sexual orientation. 
B)  The prejudices toward gay people create an image of homosexuality as incompatible with family. 
C)  Gay/lesbian parents are usually able to take intergenerational support for granted. 
D)  Gay and lesbian parenthood is more acceptable today than it was ten years ago.

Question 8

What informal help is needed by grandparents who are bringing up their grandchidren?

Accepted Answer

Grandparents who are taking on the role

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT true of adolescent mothers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adolescent mothers tend to have problematic relationships with their children. 
B)  Adolescent mothers, when compared with older mothers, have been found to have comparable parenting skills in a number of areas. 
C)  Adolescent mothers are less competent parents by virtue of their youth. 
D)  Adolescent mothers have several common sources of stress including lower incomes, lower levels of support, and interrupted educational experiences. 
A)  Adolescent mothers tend to have problematic relationships with their children. 
B)  Adolescent mothers, when compared with older mothers, have been found to have comparable parenting skills in a number of areas. 
C)  Adolescent mothers are less competent parents by virtue of their youth. 
D)  Adolescent mothers have several common sources of stress including lower incomes, lower levels of support, and interrupted educational experiences.

Question 10

In homes where mothers have custody following divorce, which factor/s contribute to children's adjustment following parental divorce?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mothers' childrearing behaviors, especially, warmth, concern, and caring. 
B)  The emotional well-being of custodial parents. 
C)  Positive events that act as buffers against stress for children and adolescents in families that are in transition. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Mothers' childrearing behaviors, especially, warmth, concern, and caring. 
B)  The emotional well-being of custodial parents. 
C)  Positive events that act as buffers against stress for children and adolescents in families that are in transition. 
D)  All of the above

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT TRUE regarding international adoption?

Accepted Answer

A)  Children who come from other countries tend to have positive feelings regarding the adoption. 
B)  Parent who adopt children from other countries tend to have negative feelings regarding the adoption. 
C)  Even when there were negative evaluations associated with children who had difficulties with behavior, those evaluations are within an overall positive picture. 
A)  Children who come from other countries tend to have positive feelings regarding the adoption. 
B)  Parent who adopt children from other countries tend to have negative feelings regarding the adoption. 
C)  Even when there were negative evaluations associated with children who had difficulties with behavior, those evaluations are within an overall positive picture.

Question 12

In which of the following circumstances do children whose parents divorce fare better?

Accepted Answer

A)  When they are in the custodial care of their father with limited contact with their mother. 
B)  When they have close supportive relationships with their custodial parent. 
A)  When they are in the custodial care of their father with limited contact with their mother. 
B)  When they have close supportive relationships with their custodial parent.

Question 13

Both lesbian women and gay men are more likely than are heterosexual men and women to form _____________ relationships based on the principle of equality of partners.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Both lesbian women and gay men are...

Question 14

Research has demonstrated that lesbian mothers:

Accepted Answer

A)  Are less likely to adopt male friends as male role models for their children 
B)  Have fewer men participating in the lives of their children in comparison to single, heterosexual mothers. 
C)  Have less cooperative relations with their ex-spouses 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Are less likely to adopt male friends as male role models for their children 
B)  Have fewer men participating in the lives of their children in comparison to single, heterosexual mothers. 
C)  Have less cooperative relations with their ex-spouses 
D)  None of the above

Question 15

What are the risk factors for grandfathers who take on the role of surrogate parents?

Accepted Answer

Grandfathers who take on the role of sur

Question 16

In comparison to older pregnant females, pregnant teens are:

Accepted Answer

A)  Likely to gain adequate weight during pregnancy. 
B)  Less likely to get prenatal care. 
C)  Less likely to smoke and to ingest unhealthy substances. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Likely to gain adequate weight during pregnancy. 
B)  Less likely to get prenatal care. 
C)  Less likely to smoke and to ingest unhealthy substances. 
D)  All of the above

Question 17

In the case of grandparents rearing grandchildren, respite care refers to grandparents needing:

Accepted Answer

A)  Temporary care for children to allow the grandparents' time to relax, take care of errands, or to participate in leisurely activities. 
B)  In-home assistance provided by social services to help with household chores and self-care responsibilities. 
A)  Temporary care for children to allow the grandparents' time to relax, take care of errands, or to participate in leisurely activities. 
B)  In-home assistance provided by social services to help with household chores and self-care responsibilities.

Question 18

If you were designing a parenting course for adoptive parents, what issues would need to be addressed that might be different from other family structures?

Accepted Answer

When designing a parenting course for ad

Question 19

Increasing the ____________ _____________ of teenage mothers can be done through family support and the nurturing of adolescent mother's with their daughters.

Accepted Answer

Parenting

Question 20

Mothers of adolescent mothers are the most reliable source of assistance in the early phases of childrearing by providing:

Accepted Answer

A)  Transportation 
B)  Nurturance 
C)  Employment 
D)  Tutoring 
A)  Transportation 
B)  Nurturance 
C)  Employment 
D)  Tutoring

What are some of the family and legal challenges faced by gay and lesbian parents who adopt children.?

Which of the following statements describes the situation where grandparents are raising their grandchildren?

Research findings show that single mothers become more _____________ following divorce.

Which of the following is NOT true of the role of stepparent?

Which of the following is important for children's post-divorce adjustment?

Which of the following statements is NOT true of parents who are Gay or Lesbian?

Which of the following is NOT true of gay/lesbian stepfamilies?

What informal help is needed by grandparents who are bringing up their grandchidren?

Which of the following is NOT true of adolescent mothers?

In homes where mothers have custody following divorce, which factor/s contribute to children's adjustment following parental divorce?

Which of the following is NOT TRUE regarding international adoption?

In which of the following circumstances do children whose parents divorce fare better?

Both lesbian women and gay men are more likely than are heterosexual men and women to form _____________ relationships based on the principle of equality of partners.

Research has demonstrated that lesbian mothers:

What are the risk factors for grandfathers who take on the role of surrogate parents?

In comparison to older pregnant females, pregnant teens are:

In the case of grandparents rearing grandchildren, respite care refers to grandparents needing:

If you were designing a parenting course for adoptive parents, what issues would need to be addressed that might be different from other family structures?

Increasing the _ of teenage mothers can be done through family support and the nurturing of adolescent mother's with their daughters.

Mothers of adolescent mothers are the most reliable source of assistance in the early phases of childrearing by providing:

Fmttlhistorical and Theoretical Influences of Childrearing

Parenting Patterns and the Effect of Culture and Context

Child Socialization and Techniques

Becoming Parents and Parenting Infants and Toddlers

Parent Preschooler Interactions

Parents and Their School Age Children

Parent Adolescent Interactions

The Relationship of Young Adults, Their Parents and Their Children

Middle Age and Older Parenting and Grandparenting

Children at Risk Special Challenges in Parent-Child Relationships

Families at Risk and Families Coping With the Death of a Family Member

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Exam 3: Parents and Children in Varied Family Contexts

What are some of the family and legal challenges faced by gay and lesbian parents who adopt children.?

Which of the following statements describes the situation where grandparents are raising their grandchildren?

Research findings show that single mothers become more _____________ following divorce.

Which of the following is NOT true of the role of stepparent?

Which of the following is important for children's post-divorce adjustment?

Which of the following statements is NOT true of parents who are Gay or Lesbian?

Which of the following is NOT true of gay/lesbian stepfamilies?

What informal help is needed by grandparents who are bringing up their grandchidren?

Which of the following is NOT true of adolescent mothers?

In homes where mothers have custody following divorce, which factor/s contribute to children's adjustment following parental divorce?

Which of the following is NOT TRUE regarding international adoption?

In which of the following circumstances do children whose parents divorce fare better?

Both lesbian women and gay men are more likely than are heterosexual men and women to form _____________ relationships based on the principle of equality of partners.

Research has demonstrated that lesbian mothers:

What are the risk factors for grandfathers who take on the role of surrogate parents?

In comparison to older pregnant females, pregnant teens are:

In the case of grandparents rearing grandchildren, respite care refers to grandparents needing:

If you were designing a parenting course for adoptive parents, what issues would need to be addressed that might be different from other family structures?

Increasing the ____________ _____________ of teenage mothers can be done through family support and the nurturing of adolescent mother's with their daughters.

Mothers of adolescent mothers are the most reliable source of assistance in the early phases of childrearing by providing:

Fmttlhistorical and Theoretical Influences of Childrearing

Parenting Patterns and the Effect of Culture and Context

Child Socialization and Techniques

Becoming Parents and Parenting Infants and Toddlers

Parent Preschooler Interactions

Parents and Their School Age Children

Parent Adolescent Interactions

The Relationship of Young Adults, Their Parents and Their Children

Middle Age and Older Parenting and Grandparenting

Children at Risk Special Challenges in Parent-Child Relationships

Families at Risk and Families Coping With the Death of a Family Member

Filters

Increasing the _ of teenage mothers can be done through family support and the nurturing of adolescent mother's with their daughters.