Workplace English: Tuesday's assignment

Tuesday 17 January 2017

Parenting Self-Analysis

In your journey to become a positive, more effective parent it is important to honestly evaluate your needs and strengths as a parent.

A- Complete the following exercise by filling in the blanks.

1. I want to become a better parent because ________________________

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2. What areas do I need to improve in to become an effective parent? (For

example: being more compassionate, organized, etc.) List at least 3 ways

you would like to improve as a parent.

a. _________________________________________________________

b. _________________________________________________________

c. _________________________________________________________

3. Everyone has strengths, things they do well, that can be used to help

them improve. (For example: budgeting, buying wholesome food, etc.)

Realizing that you are responsible in one area can motivate you to be

responsible in others. List at least three strengths you have as a parent.

a. _________________________________________________________

b. _________________________________________________________

c. _________________________________________________________

4. How do you think improving your character and skills as a parent will

improve your family? ____________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

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B- Now, watch this video and then answer the following questions:

1. How many parenting styles were mentioned in that video?

2. Which one do you think yourself represent? Why?

3. In your opinion, what are the differences between the different parenting styles, especially after your children are grown up?

C- Fill in the table with all the new vocabulary/expressions that you have heard on that video:

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