Child rearing & different parenting styles

Child rearing & different parenting styles

1. Parenting styles:

   • Autoritarian
     • the style op parenting where parents set absolute standards & show little warmth
     • Little communication between parent and child regarding rules
     • Parents rely on force & punishment to enforce standards
     • Children are not involved in family decision making
     • Children are withdrawn, unhappy and anxious
   • Authoritive
     • the style of parenting where parent are firm but warm and open
     • parents are warm & responsive to their children's needs
     • They set limits and explain the reasons for the limits to their children
     • Open communication between children and parents
     • encourage autonomy based on the child's level of maturity
     • children are involved in family decision making in an age appropriate manner
     • Children are self-reliant, self conroled & self competent
   • Permissive
     • the style of parenting where the parents are warm and allow their children an inappropriate amount of freedom
     • Few demands are made & rules are not enforced
     • allow children to make age inapropriate decisions and do not monitor children
     • Children are immature & impulsive