3.
(a)
Distinguish between parenting and parenthood.
[4 marks]
(b)
Outline four ways by which parents can perform their responsibilities towards their children.
[16 marks]
4.
(a)
Identify four effects of land degradation in Ghana.
[4 marks]
(b)
Discuss four measures that policy makers can adopt to tackle the menace of land degradation in Ghana.
[16 marks
Answer (2)
Parenting is the active process of raising a child, while parenthood refers to the state of being a parent. Parents can support their children's growth by providing emotional support, setting boundaries, guiding education, and promoting healthy habits. Land degradation in Ghana leads to soil erosion, reduced agricultural output, biodiversity loss, and water supply issues, which can be tackled through sustainable practices, public awareness, strengthened legislation, and restoration projects. ;
Parenting involves the active process of raising children, while parenthood refers to the state of being a parent. Parents fulfill their responsibilities by providing emotional support, setting boundaries, guiding education, and promoting healthy habits. In Ghana, land degradation impacts soil fertility, reduces agricultural outputs, leads to biodiversity loss, and affects water supply, which can be addressed through sustainable practices and public awareness.
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