PSY 2210 - Psychology of Parenthood

This class will focus on parenthood from both a developmental and clinical perspective. Topics will include the role of parenting in child development, the psychological impact of becoming a parent, differences and similarities between mothers and fathers, adolescent parenthood, and parenthood across cultures and context. Students will be exposed to different theories of parenting and asked to critically evaluate some of the popular literature on parenting, such as instruction manuals for new parents.