VEENA PAUL STUDENT COUNSELLOR PARENTING STYLES VEENA PAUL STUDENT COUNSELLOR

THE BAUMRIND STUDY Four important dimensions of parenting: Disciplinary strategies Warmth and nurturance Communication styles Expectations of maturity and control

Four Parenting Styles Authoritarian parenting Authoritative parenting Permissive parenting Uninvolved / Negligent parenting

Authoritarian Parenting Dictatorial / Harsh Low on warmth and Nurturance High in parent to child communication Low in child to parent communication High on expectations Strict in Discipline Rules are non negotiable Approach is Parent-Centred

Authoritative Parenting Establish rules and guidelines Responsive Willingness to listen Nurturing and Forgiving Developmentally appropriate limits

Permissive Parenting Very few demands Low expectations of maturity and control Are more responsive than demanding Are nurturing and Communicative More of a ‘friend’ than a ‘parent’ Avoid confrontation

Uninvolved/Negligent Parenting Detached Fulfill only basic needs Few demands Low responsiveness Very little communication Indifferent

Impact of Parenting Styles Authoritarian: Children are obedient and proficient but they rank lower in happiness, self-reliance, social competence and self-esteem Authoritative: Children are happy, autonomous, socially responsible, capable, successful and self regulated with internalized moral standards

Impact of Parenting Styles Permissive: Children rank low in happiness and self-regulation. They are impulsive, aggressive and low in taking responsibility Uninvolved: Children lack self-control, have low self-esteem, are less competent than their peers, and can be non compliant and aggressive.