1.
Irresponsible parenting may result mainly from
disrespect for parent.
truancy in school.
illiteracy of parents.
lack of appreciation to parents.
2.
When suspicion and mistrust build-up between parents and their children, there is high incidence of
frequent misunderstanding.
rivalry between parents.
lack of respect for the family.
constant admonishing.
3.
The best way of resolving parent-child conflict is
being consistent in dealing with children.
avoiding over-protection of children.
adhering to the rules of the home.
keeping children away from misbehaviour.
4.
Irresponsible parenting results in
large family size.
child abuse.
poverty.
peer pressure.
5.
One of the implications of neglecting one's family is
loss of one's identity.
high cost of living for the individual.
inability to achieve self-actualization.
inadequate care for dependents.
6.
One way by which the behaviour of children can expose the irresponsibility of their parents is
being polite.
showing excessive humility.
working hard in school.
flouting authority.
7.
Parent and child conflict can be prevented through
family education.
cordial relationship.
child pampering.
family re-union.
8.
The term parenting refers to the
act of feeding a child.
act of giving birth to a child.
activity of bringing up a child.
state of being a biological mother.
9.
Which of the following measures can help minimize parent-child conflicts?
Dependency solely on counsellors
Reconciliation of their differences
Rehabilitation of the child
Satisfying all the demands of the child
10.
Engaging children in economic activities which may hinder their education and endanger their health is
child abuse.
child abduction.
child labour.
child neglect.
11.
Parenthood starts as soon as a child is
adopted.
born.
conceived.
named.
12.
Irresponsible parenting is a concern to the society because it can lead to
break down of law and order.
inter-ethnic conflicts.
low productivity.
political apathy.
13.
The state of parenthood stops as soon as
children got married.
children leave the home.
parents are dead.
parents become poor.
14.
Parenthood begins when the woman
is legally joined to the man.
undergoes puberty rites.
leaves the family home.
becomes pregnant.
15.
Which of the following options is an irresponsible behaviour of parents?
Finding fault with the children
Provision of physical needs of the children
Provision of moral training to the children
Socializing the children
16.
One way by which children expose their parents as irresponsible is
performing excessive chores.
engaging in domestic violence.
engaging in gross misconduct.
performing parental neglect.
17.
The authorization style of parenting makes children
creative and original.
emotionally stable.
friendly and open.
timid and full of fear.
18.
One effect of responsible parenting is
child labour.
intelligence.
resourcefulness.
streetism.
19.
To prevent parent-child conflict, the parent must
allow the child to be independent.
avoid being overprotective.
be strict in bringing up the child.
choose the child's playmate.
20.
Parenthood refers to a man or woman who
cares for a younger child.
cares for his or her biological child.
adopts a child of another person.
works at a nursery school.
21.
Flouting the authority of parents can result from
constant scolding of the child.
hereditary traits of the child.
influence of the mass media.
regular parent control.
22.
Which of the following qualities is associated with good parenting?
Adopting to different situation when dealing with the child.
Being always strict in bringing up the child.
Defending the child even when he or she goes wrong.
Discouraging the child from sharing things with friends.
23.
The following options are effects of irresponsible parenting except
child delinquency.
child neglect.
poverty.
prostitution.
24.
Parent-child conflict is minimized when parents
listen to the views of the child.
report the child to religious authorities.
report the child to school authorities.
reprimand the child instantly.
25.
Irresponsible parenting can result in
broken homes.
high maternal mortality.
increased unemployment.
religious conflicts