SFL 240

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Parenting and Child Guidance

Family Life College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Course Description

Theories and skills related to quality parent-child relationships.

When Taught

Fall and Winter

Credit Hours

Min

Fixed

Lecture Hours

Fixed

Lab Hours

Fixed

Note

Also offered by BYU Independent Study; enroll anytime throughout year; one year to complete; additional tuition required; register at is.byu.edu.

Learning Outcomes

Title

Content and Theory

Learning Outcome

Critically examine theories of overall parenting styles and the impact of these styles upon optimal parenting. Critically examine parenting practices within the overall parenting styles and the impact of these practices upon optimal parenting. Identify effective parenting practices in the context of various life stages. Understand parenting principles that may heighten professional and/or parental potential.

Title

Effective Writing and Analysis

Learning Outcome

Synthesize in writing an analysis of parenting styles and practices of your family of origin and how you may modify those styles and practices with the principles obtained in this class. Examine and write in depth a specific area of interest related to parenting styles and practices.