Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research1735-90661212008042988MSc, Department of Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, IranMSc, Department of Operating Room, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, IranBS of Education, Isfahan, Iran20101113BACKGROUND: Bringing up children is one of the most complicated responsibilities an adult experience in his/her life. However, most people are not completely prepared to be a parent. Current study was carried out to analyze the attitude of participants toward becoming parent. METHODS: This is a descriptive study in which questionnaire 1-1-PI which is consisted of 32 items was used. Sampling method was stratified random sampling. 400 questionnaires were distributed among participants and the data was analyzed using descriptive statistical methods. RESULTS: Findings demonstrated that 116 cases (31 percents) scored 0-64 and 63 cases (17 percents) scored 65- 95 and 192 cases (52 percents) scored 97- 160. These scores were respectively considered positive, neutral and negative overall attitude toward parenting. CONCLUSIONS: Some parents considerably lack fundamental parenthood skills. They are unaware of their children’s needs, capabilities and potentials. A solution could be planning to improve (future) parents’ awareness of children’s development. KEY WORDS: Parental attitude, children, parents’ behaviorhttp://ijnmr.mui.ac.ir/index.php/ijnmr/article/view/8http://ijnmr.mui.ac.ir/index.php/ijnmr/article/download/8/8