Major Influences on Parenting Practices over the Past 100 Years

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Major Influences on Parenting Practices over the
Past 100 Years

• Parenting theories have changed
• Major eventswars, economy, family composition
• Government programs and policies
• Information on parenting through books, media,
  and the Internet

Partnering with Parents SP 175 I OH-1
December 2002
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Statement of Personal Philosophy

• Includes
• A reflection of your personal values, beliefs
• How you define the purpose of parenting
  education
• Description of the relationship between the
  parent educator and the family

Partnering with Parents SP 175 I OH-1
December 2002
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Questions to Guide the Development of a Personal
Philosophy of Parenting Education

• What is most important to me in my work with
  families
• What principles guide my work with families?
• What are the goals of parenting education?
• How do parents learn best?

Partnering with Parents SP 175 I OH-1
December 2002