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Department of Education TVET Division
HIV/AIDS & STI Teacher Guide
Lesson 37
By the end of this lesson students can…
3.5 Explain the most suitable time to become a parent
Resources:
a. Introduction: (15 mins)
Ask students to work in pairs to list their 10 Top Tips for when to become a parent.
E.g. 1) When you have completed your education
2) When you have a strong faithful marriage
Etc.
Ask groups to read out their Top Tips
b. Main Activity: (20 mins)
Ask students to complete the Self Study task for parenthood in the Resource Book.
Self study: Would you make a good parent Assess yourself using the questions
below:
1. Have I had experience with children of all ages
2. Do I have the patience to raise a child
3. How do I handle anger Would I abuse my child if I lost my temper
4. How do I like doing the things parents have to do
5. Could I find happiness in teaching and guiding a child, a teenager, a young adult
6. Would I expect my child to take care of me in my oId age
7. Do I enjoy child-centred activities Could I play with and teach my child
8. Am I financially able to support a child
9. Would a child interfere with my freedom, my work or educational plans
10. Would I be willing to devote a large part of 18 years of my life to being a parent
11. Could I accept and love a child who was born disabled
12. Do I really want a child Am I under pressure
13. Would my partner make a good parent
14. Would my family support us
Then ask them to discuss this question in groups of 4.
“What is the suitable age for someone to become a parent”
Hear feedback from the groups.
c. Conclusion: (15 mins)
Say, “Having children and getting married is a huge responsibility and should be a
wonderful experience – it will change your life completely.”
Finally, read these statements to students and ask them to either agree or disagree
by telling their classmate.
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