Question

quiz
chapter 2 section 2
i. cluster true - false.
read the situations described below. then answer each item as directed.
ryan and consuela are thinking about becoming parents. below is a list of some factors that a new baby may change. in the space to the left of each item, place a plus (+) if the factor is likely to help them in their new roles as parents. place a zero (0) in the space if the factor will make their new roles as parents more difficult.

1. ryan and consuela like to go dancing every friday night and sometimes go out to a movie during the week.
2. consuela and her mother are close friends.
3. ryan would prefer that consuela stay home and play cards with him instead of taking an art class.
4. consuela buys new clothes almost every payday.
5. consuela would like to quit her job and spend more time around the house.

ryan and consuela are discussing whether they are ready to become parents. below is a list of factors that will help them decide. in the space to the left of each item, place a plus (+) if that factor makes parenthood now a good idea. place a zero (0) in the space if that factor will mean parenthood should be postponed.

1. ryan owns his own dry - cleaning business and is used to making financial decisions.
2. ryan and consuela always discuss decisions about major purchases, job changes, moving, and other matters that affect their family.
3. ryan coached a children’s softball team and enjoyed seeing his players improve and learn new skills.
4. consuela’s last blood test showed she is anemic.
5. last summer, the couple spent most of their savings on new living room furniture.

Explanation:

1. Their social - life habits will likely make parenting more difficult. So, 0.
2. A close relationship with her mother can provide support, so +.
3. Ryan's controlling behavior may cause conflicts, so 0.
4. Buying new clothes frequently may strain finances, so 0.
5. Quitting her job may cause financial and identity - related issues, so 0.
6. Being used to making financial decisions is a positive factor, so +.
7. Good communication about major decisions is positive, so +.
8. Experience with children is a positive factor, so +.
9. Anemia may pose health risks during pregnancy and parenting, so 0.
10. Spending savings may affect financial stability for parenting, so 0.

Answer:

1. 0
2. +
3. 0
4. 0
5. 0
6. +
7. +
8. +
9. 0
10. 0