7 Which of the following are allowed to be foster parents? (a) married couples (b) unmarried couples (c)single women (d) single men (e) same-sex couples B. Complete the words in bold if a parent or quardian fais to provide a child with adequate shelter. food, cothing, medical attention and supervision, this is known as n __ it a parent intentionally harms a child physically or mentally, this is known as a . Choose the correct word in bold to complete this sentence: Sometimes, if a woman is physically unable to conceive and have a baby, the couple may ask another woman to have the baby for them and then give the baby to them; this woman is known as a surrogate /surreal / surety / surrender mother. What is a Guardian ad Litem? Is it (a) a parent who does not live with his / her child (b) a child who does not have a parent or legal guardan. (c) a person appointed by a court to represent a child in a legal action 11 True or false: a parent can be held legally responsible for the actions of their children if the chidren do something wrong or illegal 12 True or false: if one parent in a couple is found guilty of the offences in number B above, a court can apply to have the parent taken out of the family home rather than the child 13. Truancy is becoming a major problem in Britain What do you think this word means?

1. The correct answer is (a) married couples, (b) unmarried couples, (c) single women, (d) single men, and (e) same-sex couples. Foster parents can be any adult who is capable of providing a safe and nurturing environment for a child in need of care.<br /><br />2. The word in bold should be "neglect." Neglect refers to the failure of a parent or guardian to provide a child with adequate shelter, food, clothing, medical attention, and supervision. If a parent intentionally harms a child physically or mentally, it is known as abuse.<br /><br />3. The correct word in bold is "surrogate." A surrogate mother is a woman who agrees to carry and give birth to a child for another couple who are unable to conceive and have a baby.<br /><br />4. A Guardian ad Litem is (c) a person appointed by a court to represent a child in a legal action. This person is responsible for advocating for the best interests of the child in legal proceedings.<br /><br />5. True. A parent can be held legally responsible for the actions of their children if the children do something wrong or illegal. This is known as parental liability.<br /><br />6. True. If one parent in a couple is found guilty of the offenses mentioned in number B above, a court can apply to have that parent removed from the family home rather than the child.<br /><br />7. Truancy refers to a student who is absent from school without a valid excuse or permission. It is becoming a major problem in Britain because it indicates that students are not attending school, which can have negative consequences for their education and future prospects.