4 Different Parenting Styles and their Effects on Children

1st Parenting Style: AUTHORITARIAN Expect children to follow strict rules Does not explain why rules should be obeyed Punish children who disobey rules Are controlling/power-oriented Use verbal threats or spanking

1st Parenting Style: AUTHORITARIAN Effects of Parenting Style on Child: Obedient Proficient (good at what they do) may view parent as enemy May be confused about what is right/wrong Have  levels happiness & self-esteem compared to children who do not have authoritarian parents

2nd Parenting Style: PERMISSIVE Has no firm rules, lenient Accepts child as he/she is Disciplines through love, praise and affection Child can do no wrong Communicates and nurtures child Acts more like a friend than parent

2nd Parenting Style: PERMISSIVE Effects of Parenting Style on Child: Dependent Irresponsible / lack self-control Immature Experiences problems with authority Experiences problems in school (i.e. completing projects)

3rd Parenting Style: UNINVOLVED Makes few demands Low responsiveness to child Detached from child, but fulfills his/her basic needs In extreme cases parents REJECT or NEGLECT needs of child

3rd Parenting Style: UNINVOLVED Effects of Parenting Style on Child: Feel neglected / abandoned, have  self-esteem Lack self-control

4th Parenting Style: DEMOCRATIC Responsive Supportive of child’s decisions Guides and shows by example Willing to discuss choices they or their child makes and the reasoning behind these choices Disciplinary methods are nurturing & forgiving ≠ punitive Want child to be socially responsible, self-regulated, cooperative

4th Parenting Style: DEMOCRATIC Effects of Parenting Style on Child: Good decision makers Independent, but seek help when needed Happy Capable Successful

Questions Which parenting style is the most effective? Democratic ✔ Uninvolved ✗ Permissive ≈ Authoritarian ≈ What if parents do not share the same parenting style? Need to have complementary parenting styles Authoritarian + Permissive

Authoritarian Democratic Uninvolved Permissive

Select the following parenting style according to the description given. The choices are: Authoritarian, Permissive, Authoritative

Cont’d A parent that expects unquestioning obedience. A parent that is more concerned with being their child’s friend than parent. The parent’s word is law; parents have absolute control. Parents set limits and enforce family rules. Listens to concerns and requests of children. Gives reasons for decisions and home rules. Non-controlling, non-demanding; children walk all over the parents.

Lets Check Your Answers A parent that expects unquestioning obedience. (Authoritarian) ｷ A parent that is more concerned with being their child’s friend than parent. (Permissive) ｷ The parent’s word is law; parents have absolute control. (Authoritarian)

Cont’d Parents set limits and enforce family rules. (Athoritative) Listens to concerns and requests of children. Gives reasons for decisions and home rules. (Authoritative) Non-controlling, non-demanding; children walk all over the parents. (Permissive)

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