- The lecturer has extensive education and experience in psychology, law, education, and gender and development advocacy. - The objectives are to understand family planning and responsible parenting, reflect on actions that can help or hinder parenting, and enhance accomplishments. - Family planning involves having the desired number of children through safe and effective modern contraceptive methods. Responsible parenting is the shared responsibility of parents to determine the number and timing of children according to their aspirations and concerns. - Principles of responsible parenting include showing love, being involved, adapting to the child, establishing consistent rules, fostering independence, avoiding harsh discipline, explaining decisions, and respecting the child.