In du lgen t Par en t in g: A style in
which parents are highly involved with their
children but place few demands or controls
on them.
Indulgent Parents:
- Let their children behave however
they want to
- Some believe this will create a
creative, confident child
Children of Indulgent Parents:
- Never learn to control or have
difficulty controlling their behavior
- Always expect to get their way
- Rarely learn respect
- Might be domineering, egocentric,
and noncompliant
- May have difficulties in peer
relations
Neglect f u l Par en t in g- A style in
which the parent is very uninvolved in the
child's life.
Neglectful Parents:
- Tend to not check childs homework
- Fails to feed, bathe, and dress the
child
Children of Neglectful Parents:
- Tend to have poor self control
- Can not handle independance well
*We believe authoritative parenting
style would result in positive outcomes
because parents do not control their
children. They allow there children the
freedom to expressive themselves.
Au t h or it at ive par en t in g- A style
that encourages children to be independent
but still places limits and controls on
children?s actions; extensive verbal
give-and-take is allowed, and parents are
warm and nurturing toward the children.
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Authoritative parents:
- Use gestural approaches such has
hugs
- Show please and support
Children of authoritative parents:
- Are happy, have good relationships
with friends, work well with adults,
and can handle stress.
- Act mature and behave well and are
independent
Au t h or it ar ian Par en t in g ? A style
of parenting that is a punitive and
restrictive in style. Parents urge children to
follow their directions. Strict verbal limits
with very little verbal exchange occurring.
Spanking might also occur frequently.
Authoritarian Parents:
- Enforces rules without providing
explanations.
- Show rage towards the child.
Children of authoritarian parents:
- Often unhappy, anxious, and fearful.
- Have weak communication skills Xelene Aviles
- Notably, sons of authoritarian Megan Collison
parents are more likely to act out Seema Sharma
aggressively towards others.
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