Support for Parents and Carers (HSC SSCE Community and Family Studies): Flashcards
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What is informal support in parenting?
What is informal support in parenting?
Help from family and friends, not professionals.
What are the characteristics of informal support?
What are the characteristics of informal support?
Voluntary, flexible, personal, naturally growing, no cost.
Who provides informal support?
Who provides informal support?
Family, friends, and neighbours are core providers.
Why is trust important in informal support?
Why is trust important in informal support?
Essential for open conversations in caregiving.
How does comfort aid informal support?
How does comfort aid informal support?
Allows sharing vulnerabilities and seeking help.
Give an example of informal support.
Give an example of informal support.
A parent sharing struggles with a friend over coffee.
What is the cost of informal support?
What is the cost of informal support?
Generally offered for free, no money involved.
What are social benefits of informal support?
What are social benefits of informal support?
Less stress, better mental health, community feeling.
How does informal support affect well-being?
How does informal support affect well-being?
Bolsters resilience and coping skills over time.
What is the nature of informal support?
What is the nature of informal support?
Voluntary, adaptable, based on personal connections.