Parents face many decisions when trying to make good decisions about how to handle various developmental dilemmas. I want you to pretend to be a parent when contemplating these issues. You can use your book and Google/Google Scholar to learn more about research in this area. You are free to use any sources you find as long as they are credible and accurately represent research on the topic. Each answer should be at least 4 sentences long and include evidence. For this assignment, you may simply copy and paste your references at the end. Of course, feel free to put them in proper APA style.

Questions

1. You just found out that you are pregnant and after talking to a friend about vaccines, you heard that there is proof that they cause autism and other disorders. What does science say about the safety of vaccines? Do you decide to vaccinate your child?

2. You just found out that your 5-year-old has been diagnosed with autism. You have no idea how to handle this news and you are waiting to be referred to a specialist. What does science say about how to help a child with autism succeed? What are your first steps as a parent?

3. You just found out that your 5-year-old child has been diagnosed with ADHD and your pediatrician wants to prescribe him a stimulant to help treat his symptoms. What does science say about ADHD treatments? Do you decide to put him on medications?

4. You just found out that your child is being bullied at school. Two other children at school have verbally and physically assaulted them. What does science say about how to help your child handle bullies? How do you handle this situation?

5. You just found out that your child is a bully at school. Several children have reported that your child has verbally and physically assaulted them. What does science say about how to parent a child that is being a bully? How do you handle this situation?