& Outcomes

The general pattern of behaviors that a parent uses to raise his or her children.

Most parents can be classified into three main types by the style in which they guide their children. Democratic or Authoritative Authoritarian Permissive

Provide a loving, supportive, home environment. Hold high expectations and standards for their children’s behaviors. Enforce household rules consistently. Explain why some behaviors are acceptable and others are not. Include children in family decision making. Encouraging, warm, nurturing, & constructive.

Children whose parents expect them to perform well, to fulfill commitments, and to participate actively in family duties, as well as family fun, learn how to formulate goals. They also experience the satisfaction that comes from meeting responsibilities and achieving success. Parenting Style

Happy Self-confident Curious Independent Likable Respectful of others Successful in school Mostly self-reliant Mostly self- controlled Content, friendly, generous Cooperative High-achiever’ Less likely to be seriously disruptive or delinquent

Convey less emotional warmth than authoritative parents. Hold high expectations and standards for their children’s behaviors. Establish rules of behavior without regard for the children’s needs. Expect rules to be obeyed without question. Allow little give-and-take in parent-child discussions. Restrictive, controlling, & demanding.

Children from authoritarian homes are so strictly controlled, either by punishment or guilt, that they are often prevented from making a conscious choice about particular behavior because they are overly concerned about what their parents will do. Parenting Style

Unhappy Anxious Low in self- confidence Lacking initiative Dependent on others Lacking in social skills and altruistic behaviors Obedient Distrustful Discontent Withdrawn Hostile Not High Achievers Defiant

Provide a loving, supportive, home environment. Hold few expectations or standards for their children’s behaviors. Rarely punish inappropriate behavior. Little respect for order and routine. Allow their children to make many of their own decisions (for example: about eating, bedtime, etc.). Highly involved with children but place few demands or controls on them.

Children from permissive homes receive so little guidance that they often become uncertain and anxious about whether they are doing the right thing or not. Parenting Style

Selfish Unmotivated Dependent on others Demanding of attention Disobedient Impulsive Aggressive Least self-controlled Least exploratory Unhappy

Create a scenario involving a child and their parents in which disciplinary action is necessary. Ex. A teenager returns home two hours after their curfew.