Childrearing and Childbearing in the Present

Describe current trends related to childbearing and suggest the significance of these

trends for parent-child relationships;

Explain the factors that influence whether or not couples decided to have children

Explain how current issues and ideas about parents and children can have an impact of having raising kids;

Understand how to evaluate sources of validity and how to recognize bias;

Compare the roles of children in the family and society in various cultures and historical periods;

Explain the impact of current social trends, issues, and challenges relating to the functioning of families.