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Core 3: Parenting and caring
Becoming parents and carers
It is important to understand different types of parents and carer relationships and examine the variety of circumstances that may lead to becoming a parent and carer. This understanding lay the foundation for understanding the diversity of parents and carer situations that exist in society today. This diversity of parenting and caring situations needs to be considered when examining issues faced by mothers, fathers, siblings and carers in managing resources and promoting positive relationships between family members or with the person for whom they care.
The following activities may assist you to explore your understanding of types of parent and carer relationships.
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