Topic: A letter to my unborn child
Letter to My Unborn Child Reflection 55 points, 5-6 pages of text Imagine for the moment that you and your partner are pregnant. Compose a 4-page letter to your unborn child addressing the six questions below. If you already have a child (or children), write the letter to one or all your children. If you have decided not to have children, write a letter to a “never born” child.
Imagine that the letter will be read at some future date, such as the child’s 18th birthday, the day of the child’s wedding, or at the time of your death. Use research to help inform your answers for items 4 and 5. Although it is a letter, include in-text citations and references citing your sources using APA format.
Compose your letter by responding to the following questions. When and why did you decide to have (or not have) a child?
Which of your qualities do you believe will help make you a successful parent? Which of your qualities may interfere with your ability to be a successful parent?
What can you do as a parent to promote your child’s development according to the research? (select 3): Cognitive development Language development Physical development Social/Emotional development Self/Personality development Gender Role development Moral development
What will you do, according to the research, to ensure your child is healthy, has positive friends, and is secure in his/her educational environment?
What bits of wisdom have you acquired that you wish to pass on to your child?
