This course is designed for the student to learn about quality care for children and good parenting skills. It starts with decision-making steps toward having a family and insights into careers involving children. The course includes nutrition and prenatal development, how to take care of a baby, child growth and development, why children behave the way they do, how play is children's work, how to discipline children, communication techniques, and planning activities for children of various ages. It also includes the study of adoption, childhood diseases and immunizations, day care options, establishment of routines, sibling rivalry, toy selection, and play activities. The course includes exposure to community resources and observation/participation in the nursery laboratory.
Schools
Arlington Community High School
Wakefield High School
Washington-Liberty High School
Yorktown High School
Langston/New Directions
Prerequisites
Tuberculosis screening is required