There are a lot of things to consider prior to and during the transition to parenthood. More than we could cover in a single remote class. Many of the concepts are ongoing debates such as: should...

There are a lot of things to consider prior to and during the transition to parenthood. More than we could cover in a single remote class. Many of the concepts are ongoing debates such as:

• should there be regulations onthe use of assisted reproductive technologies, and if so where should the lines be drawn (ch 11)?


• what role do donor registries play in helping to create a sense of family among siblings of sperm donors (ch 11)?


• should adoption be open or closed (ch 11)?


• how do parents engage in racial socialization (ch 12) and how might parents who adopt childrentransnationallyor cross racially (ch 11) best help their children navigate experiences of discrimination?


• when is it the right time to start a discussion with a dating partner about whether you both have the same desire to have kids or not (Ch 12 and supplementalblogpost readings)?


• how many children is ideal and how far apart should they be spaced (ch 12)?


• what are some of the transitions that occur when one becomes a parent and how can a couple best navigate the transitions (ch 12)?


• what is the line between honoring a child's privacy and providing adequate parental monitoring (ch 12)?


• what discipline strategies should parents use to guide a child's behavior (ch 12)?


• what parenting style do you lean towards and what will that mean for how you approach parenting (ch 12)?

So,in this week's journal entry,you willdraw fromat least one course reading to answer one of the questions above or you can create your own question related to a concept that stood out to you in some way andanswer that.

In your reflection:

• state the question you are reflecting on


• discuss the various positions/perspectives or pros/cons (citing course concepts) and providing examples


• reflect on your view and the factors that influence your perspective

Journal entries should be at least two solid paragraphs [one providing an over view of the issue or concept you selected and one reflecting on your perspective]

the book:

Knox, D., Schacht, C., & Chang, I. J. (2020).Choices in relationships (13th ed). SAGE Publications.