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RESPONSIBLE PARENTING

1.

Irresponsible parenting may result mainly from

A.

disrespect for parent.

B.

truancy in school.

C.

illiteracy of parents.

D.

lack of appreciation to parents.

2.

When suspicion and mistrust build-up between parents and their children, there is high incidence of

A.

frequent misunderstanding.

B.

rivalry between parents.

C.

lack of respect for the family.

D.

constant admonishing.

3.

The best way of resolving parent-child conflict is

A.

being consistent in dealing with children.

B.

avoiding over-protection of children.

C.

adhering to the rules of the home.

D.

keeping children away from misbehaviour.

4.

Irresponsible parenting results in

A.

large family size.

B.

child abuse.

C.

poverty.

D.

peer pressure.

5.

One of the implications of neglecting one's family is

A.

loss of one's identity.

B.

high cost of living for the individual.

C.

inability to achieve self-actualization.

D.

inadequate care for dependents.

6.

One way by which the behaviour of children can expose the irresponsibility of their parents is

A.

being polite.

B.

showing excessive humility.

C.

working hard in school.

D.

flouting authority.

7.

Parent and child conflict can be prevented through

A.

family education.

B.

cordial relationship.

C.

child pampering.

D.

family re-union.

8.

The term parenting refers to the

A.

act of feeding a child.

B.

act of giving birth to a child.

C.

activity of bringing up a child.

D.

state of being a biological mother.

9.

Which of the following measures can help minimize parent-child conflicts?

A.

Dependency solely on counsellors

B.

Reconciliation of their differences

C.

Rehabilitation of the child

D.

Satisfying all the demands of the child

10.

Engaging children in economic activities which may hinder their education and endanger their health is

A.

child abuse.

B.

child abduction.

C.

child labour.

D.

child neglect.

11.

Parenthood starts as soon as a child is

A.

adopted.

B.

born.

C.

conceived.

D.

named.

12.

Irresponsible parenting is a concern to the society because it can lead to

A.

break down of law and order.

B.

inter-ethnic conflicts.

C.

low productivity.

D.

political apathy.

13.

The state of parenthood stops as soon as

A.

children got married.

B.

children leave the home.

C.

parents are dead.

D.

parents become poor.

14.

Parenthood begins when the woman

A.

is legally joined to the man.

B.

undergoes puberty rites.

C.

leaves the family home.

D.

becomes pregnant.

15.

Which of the following options is an irresponsible behaviour of parents?

A.

Finding fault with the children

B.

Provision of physical needs of the children

C.

Provision of moral training to the children

D.

Socializing the children

16.

One way by which children expose their parents as irresponsible is

A.

performing excessive chores.

B.

engaging in domestic violence.

C.

engaging in gross misconduct.

D.

performing parental neglect.

17.

The authorization style of parenting makes children

A.

creative and original.

B.

emotionally stable.

C.

friendly and open.

D.

timid and full of fear.

18.

One effect of responsible parenting is

A.

child labour.

B.

intelligence.

C.

resourcefulness.

D.

streetism.

19.

To prevent parent-child conflict, the parent must

A.

allow the child to be independent.

B.

avoid being overprotective.

C.

be strict in bringing up the child.

D.

choose the child's playmate.

20.

Parenthood refers to a man or woman who

A.

cares for a younger child.

B.

cares for his or her biological child.

C.

adopts a child of another person.

D.

works at a nursery school.

21.

Flouting the authority of parents can result from

A.

constant scolding of the child.

B.

hereditary traits of the child.

C.

influence of the mass media.

D.

regular parent control.

22.

Which of the following qualities is associated with good parenting?

A.

Adopting to different situation when dealing with the child.

B.

Being always strict in bringing up the child.

C.

Defending the child even when he or she goes wrong.

D.

Discouraging the child from sharing things with friends.

23.

The following options are effects of irresponsible parenting except

A.

child delinquency.

B.

child neglect.

C.

poverty.

D.

prostitution.

24.

Parent-child conflict is minimized when parents

A.

listen to the views of the child.

B.

report the child to religious authorities.

C.

report the child to school authorities.

D.

reprimand the child instantly.

25.

Irresponsible parenting can result in

A.

broken homes.

B.

high maternal mortality.

C.

increased unemployment.

D.

religious conflicts

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