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Which of the following is NOT a common experience of parents during the transition to parenthood?

Stressor events can be either positive or negative.

Authoritative parenting is positively associated with child cognitive ability, academic achievement, college enrollment.

The Lee family recently began enforcing a “no technology allowed” rule during family meal times. In the beginning, there was plenty of grumbling from the children but everyone eventually accepted the new norm. Since the new rule has been in place, the family members are getting along better and spontaneously share details of their day. Yesterday, the 14 year old and 16 year old were laughing over a previous family memory. This change in the family dynamics is best described as _________________.

Working moms have lower self esteem and more depression than working dads.

Which of the following is NOT a common experience of parents during the transition to parenthood?

According to the reading for class, what percentage of new mothers show some symptoms of depression after the birth of a baby?

Parenting style influences the child-primary caregiver relationship, which ultimately plays a role in the way the child ultimately makes financial decisions. 

Working moms have lower self esteem and more depression than working dads.

When Tom comes home from a stressful day at work, he retreats to the back room where it is quiet and reads the paper for an hour before joining the family for dinner. According to researchers, Tom’s actions may protect children from the transmission of negative work experiences. What Tom is doing is referred to as ____________.