Parenting Influence Worksheet

Topic 3: Parental Influence on Children’s Trajectories

Explain what is meant by nature and nurture in regards to parenting. (50-75 words)

Explain what is meant by parent-child attachment. (50-75 words)

Describe one example of each:

Secure attachment style:

Preoccupied attachment style:

Dismissing attachment style:

Fearful attachment style:

Parenting Styles

Explain what is meant by parental establishment of trajectories. (50-75 words)

Describe some of the trajectories that were present in your home as a child. How did these influence your development? (75-100 words)

Explain how parental decision-making promotes and establishes trajectories. (100-150 words)

List four of the determinants listed in the textbook:

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Select two of the four listed. Explain how they interrelate. ( 50-75 words)