(<em>These are all in my own words! I am in AP English and I write for my school's newspaper, it looks professional because I write a lot.)</em>
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Answer:
<em><u>1a) Parents can control things such as:</u></em>
a. The amount of medical care that their baby receives, such as dental care, vaccinations, doctor's checkups, and things like that.
b. Their baby's diet. Parents can control what their babies eat and drink, whether it be breast milk or apple juice.
c. Their baby's surroundings. Parents could build a nursery, play peaceful music, and bring their baby outside on walks. This is all up to them. They also choose their baby's school and daycare.
<em><u>1b) Parents can not control things such as:</u></em>
a. Birth defects. This is very saddening, but parents cannot control disorders like Type 1 Diabetes or heart/brain conditions. These are genetic and cannot be controlled.
b. The baby's personality. Obviously you can change certain parts about their personality, but if someone is an extrovert or introvert, only time will tell.
<em><u>2a) Developments in the Western World have enhanced our parenting skills:</u></em>
a. The internet! If your baby is sick, we can look up symptoms. If your baby needs diapers, order them online! Need baby formula? Order it online!
b. Medical care has improved greatly, and more and more babies are getting proper medical care.
c. Better safety features like car seats and airbags have made it safer to travel with young children and babies.
<u><em>2b) Developments in the Western World have hindered our parenting skills:</em></u>
a. With more cities growing larger and larger, more people have had to commute to work and work longer hours. So, many babies are being cared for by nannies and daycares instead of their parents.
b. With more technology such as iPads and TV, babies are watching TV instead of spending time socializing with other babies or learning. This is bad, because instead of spending these vital years developing, they are wasting their precious time.
I hope this helps! Feel free to give me Brainliest if you feel this helped. Have a good day, and good luck on your assignment!
