"Parenting functions" means tasks that serve the needs of the child or the child's residential family. Parenting functions include caretaking functions, as defined in section 1-210. Parenting functions also include functions that are not caretaking functions, including: (A) Provision of economic support; (B) Participation in decision-making regarding the child's welfare; (C) Maintenance or improvement of the family residence, home or furniture repair, home- improvement projects, yard work and house cleaning; (D) Financial planning and organization, car repair and maintenance, food and clothing purchasing, cleaning and maintenance of clothing, anda other tasks supporting the consumption and savings needs of the family; and (E) Other functions usually performed by a parent or guardian that are important to the child's welfare and development.
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