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How long have you been talking about a baby? a. A long time, 6 months + b. For a while, few months or so c. Why would we talk about this?
If your little one was crying, what could be the reason? a. The baby may be sick, tired, hungry or needs a diaper changed b. It’ s possibly just cranky c. I don’ t know, I’ ll just call my mom
Why do want / what are you reasons to have a child? a. I am ready and it will comfort and complete me in new ways. The next step in the lifecycle for me. I ' ve attained all my goals, and a child would make my life absolute. b. It’ s expected / or encouraged and will make my parents / family / friends happy c. I just supposed I would have kids. Everybody around me is having children. It ' s now or never
To find out your results about how ready of a parent you are, count how many times you answered A, B or C. Find out which letter you chose the majority of the time. Read the corresponding conclusion:
A: If you answered A on most of the questions, good for you! You are more than ready to be a parent. You are defiantly capable to take care of a child. You are basically ready for everything and know all the information needed for raising a child. Your views on how important a child is are correct. Your kid will confidently grow up into a fine and happy adult with you as loving parents. You know your knowledge and are willing to sacrifice for your child. So you are definitely on the right path! Great job!
B: If you answered B for most of the questions you should keep working because you’ re almost there to being ready as a parent. That is, while you are not ready as of now, you will likely be in a few years.
Note the following:-Be sure to be finically safe and have enough experience.
- Make sure both of you are mature enough to care for another human being.
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