Authoritarian

The authoritarian style characteristics a demanding and inflexible parent or carer who usually has a preconcieved goal to be achieved. This parennt or carer often expects obedience, and dependants have little input into decisions that may affect them. The authotarian may have predetermined ideas about the best way to meet the specific need of the dependant

Democratic

The democratic parenting or caring style invites all members to have a say in the decisions. Dependants feels appreciated, espcially when their ideas form part of the total solution. They are more likely to build a respectful and positive relationship with their parents or carers, as time spent together is valued and each member is affirmed.

Indulgent

The permissive indulgent style of parenting is characterised by excessive leniency. A dependant may ask permission to be involved in an acvitity and the parent or carer is likely to agree. Although thr dependant may get their way, or lack respect from the parent or carer becuase of their opposition on an original setting.

Neglient

Negliegence can occur in a variety of ways. It may be physical, where insufficient food is avaliable, due to gambling or substance abuse issue. Parents and carers are responsible for meeting a variety of needs for their dependant, and it does not occur with negliegent parenting and caring. Basic needs such as health, safety and security, may not be met which can lead to severe consequences.

	Created by Gabrielle Amoako over 6 years ago

Community and family studies (Parenting and caring ) Slide Set on Parenting and caring , created by Gabrielle Amoako on 07/09/2017.