1. Working with Children Unit I Child Development I
Parenting Styles
Working with Children
Unit I
Child Development I

2. Authoritarian The Rock Low Love, High Limits
Parents’ word is law, parents have absolute control
Misconduct is punished quickly and firmly
Value unquestioned obedience (“because I said so”)
Affection and praise are rarely given
Children are told what to do, how to do it, where to do it, and when to do it.

3. Outcomes of Authoritarian
Children with authoritarian parents sometimes end up…
Obedient
Discontent
Withdrawn
Unhappy
Hostile
Not high achievers
Often rebel

4. Outcomes of Authoritarian
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.

5. Permissive The Marshmallow High Love, Low Limits
Very soft on their children
Few to no rules or limits; inconsistent
Parents make few demands on children
Rarely punish
Non-controlling, non- demanding
Very warm
Children walk all over their parents

6. Outcomes of Permissive
Children whose parents are permissive often become…
Aggressive
Least self-reliant
Least self-controlled
Least exploratory
Most unhappy

7. Outcomes of Permissive
Children from permissive homes receive so little guidance that they often become uncertain and anxious about whether they are doing the right thing.

8. Assertive/ Democratic
The Tennis Ball
High Love, High Limits
Clear limits
Reasonable expectations, realistic standards
Flexible based on needs of children
Loving but do not give into every wish of children
Children have input into rules and contribute to decision making
Encourage responsibility
Believe children learn best from accepting the results of their actions or by problem solving together to find an acceptable punishment

9. Outcomes of Assertive/ Democratic
Children of Assertive/ Democratic parents are sometimes….
Happy
Mostly self- reliant
Mostly self-controlled
Cooperative
High achiever
Less likely to be seriously disruptive or delinquent

10. Outcomes of Assertive/ Democratic
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.

11. Abuse/ Neglect The Tack Low Love, Low Limits Uncaring
Inadequate to meet the needs of children
Lack of emotional involvement and supervision of children

12. Outcomes of Abuse/ Neglect
Children of Abuse / Neglect parents sometimes….
Rank lowest across all life areas
Low self-esteem
Less competent than their peers.