Are you ready to become a parent

1
Are you ready to become a parent?

• Ask yourself the following

2
Emotional Maturity

• Are you willing and able to take responsibility
  for a child?
• How realistic are my expectations of parenthood?
• Can I handle the pressures involved

3
Desire for parenthood

• Do I really want this child?
• Are my reasons for wanting a child based on
  reality of fantasy?

4
Health Considerations

• Am I healthy enough to meet the demands of caring
  for a young child?
• Am I older than 17 and younger than 35? If not
  what risks are involved?
• Is there a possibility of an inherited disorder?
  What are the risks? How can I find out more?

5
Financial Considerations

• How much will prenatal care and the birth cost?
• How much will supplies for the baby cost?
• What other expenses can I expect over the next 18
  years?
• How will a child fit in to my spending plan?
• Am I wiling to do without things, if I have to ,
  in order to provide for my childs needs?

6
Activity

• Provide a list of what you will need for a
  newborn
• Include price
• Include a picture
• Include the total cost
• Due_________________