Parenting Styles And Their Impact
1. Authoritarian Parenting!
“Authoritarian parents establish the rules and expect
that children will follow them without exception.”
If children challenge the rules or ask why, they are
usually told, “Because I said so.” Children are not usually given the reasons
for the rules and there is little room for any negotiation. Authoritarian
parents may use punishments instead of consequences.
Impact of Authoritarian Parenting Style:
Although children who grow up with authoritarian parents
tend to follow rules much of the time, they may develop self-esteem problems.
Sometimes children become hostile or aggressive as they may focus more on being
angry at their parents for the punishment rather than learning how to make
decisions and solve-problems.
2. Authoritative Parenting!
“The authoritative parenting style is often identified as
the best style overall. Parents with this style of parenting listen to their
children and provide warmth and support, but provide limits, expectations, and
consequences for behavior.”
Impact of Authoritative Parenting Style:
Children raised with authoritative discipline tend to be
happy and successful. They are often good at making decisions. They often grow
up to be responsible adults who feel comfortable expressing their opinions. But
Authoritative parents also have rules that children are expected to follow,
however, they allow some exceptions to the rule. They often tell children the
reasons for the rules and they are more willing to consider a child’s feelings
when setting limits. They also use more positive consequences to reinforce good
behaviors and may be more willing than authoritarian parents to use reward
systems and praise.
3. Permissive Parenting!
“Which is characterized by emotional warmth.”
Permissive parents don't offer much discipline. There may
be few consequences for misbehavior because parents have an attitude of
"kids will be kids." Permissive parents may take on more of a friend
role than a parent role. They may encourage their children to talk with them
about their problems but may not discourage a lot of bad behaviors.
Impact of Permissive Parenting Style:
Kids who grow up with permissive parents tend to struggle
academically. They may exhibit more behavioral problems as they will likely not
appreciate authority and rules. They often have low self-esteem and may report
a lot of sadness.
4. Uninvolved Parenting!
“Uninvolved parents tend to be neglectful.” They often do
not meet their children’s basic needs and may expect children to raise
themselves. Sometimes this is due to a parent’s mental health issues or
substance abuse problems. They may also lack knowledge about parenting and
child development or may feel overwhelmed by life’s other problems. Uninvolved
parents tend to have little knowledge of what their children are doing.
Impact of Uninvolved Parenting Style:
Kids who grow up with uninvolved parents tend to lack
self Esteem and they perform poorly academically. They also exhibit frequent
behavior problems and rank low in happiness.
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