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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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