Even though I had never paid much attention to pregnant women in the past, this mission made me a little more intrigued by prenatal development. At first, it seemed impossible to adequately account for prenatal development from an observational perspective alone. Not being able to see the baby through a mother's exterior was my first concern. However, I began to look around at pregnant mothers carrying children at this prenatal stage and take notes on their behaviors. I chose to observe my Aunt April who is expecting a baby. Because we all meet up every Sunday for dinner, it gave me the perfect opportunity. I've never paid much attention to her before, but there's definitely a difference in the way a pregnant woman moves. From the beginning of most children's lives, there must be an attachment with the mother. Aunt April seems cautious and more protective by always putting her hand in front of her constantly rubbing her belly. I thought she was doing this to comfort herself, but it seemed unconscious. She constantly looked down and even talked to her stomach. She seemed to make sure that few people came close to touching that area of ​​her body. I also noticed that she didn't drink alcohol and didn't allow anyone to smoke cigarettes, which she had previously allowed. She seemed more emotional and anxious than everyone else. Additionally, I was able to see the ultrasound image that everyone was circulating, which clearly indicated that the baby was in the fetal stage, which is the last and longest stage of prenatal development. You can see the fetus and tell that it is in the final stage of its prenatal development. In the photo it says 32 weeks and 16.3 cm long. The baby is fully developed and you can clearly see the face with chubby cheeks,...... middle of paper ......worry. In this style of parenting, children generally lack self-control and are socially inept. In African American culture, my background, the preferred parenting style is authoritarian. I believe authoritative parenting encourages one to be creative, independent and motivated by providing guidance and appropriate balance. In our culture, children learn to be assertive, socially responsible, and self-regulated. The ability to ask questions during adolescence allows children to develop appropriate reasoning and communication skills. Most experts believe that authority produces the best results in children's emotional stability and academic achievement, but say some parents may use a combination of parenting techniques. Work cited Santrock, JW (2012). A topical approach to development across the lifespan (6th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.