Having children can be very stressful at one time or another for the majority of parents. However, parents of children with genetic disorders experience differing levels and greater moments of stress when compared to other parents. In this discussion we will explore this stress.
As you create your discussion post, consider the following:
What was a particularly stressful time for you as a parent? If you do not have children reflect upon an unhappy child and their caregiver during a long airline flight or perhaps a busy restaurant. Could this stressful situation have been avoided or reduced?
By the end of this discussion, you will be able to:
Explain why parents of children with genetic disorders often experience increased stress.
Complete the following:
Referring to ecological systems theory (in Chapter One), explain why parents of children with genetic disorders often experience increased stress. What factors, within and beyond the family, can help these parents support their children's development? Be sure to include in your response information from the textbook or other psychology-specific sources.