Parenting Styles

#psychology

2 dimensions - Parental Warmth = affection towards children Parental Control = promoting rules

4 styles -

authoritative

high warmth, high control use praise and rewards to reinforce good behaviour communicate well and openly nourishing explain rules clearly

children - good confidence, self control, co-operative, responsible

authoritarian

low warmth, high control scares them, punishments become good liars to avoid punishments focuses on obedience threats and shaming

children - low self esteem, can be dependent on others, quick to anger

permissive

high warmth, low control

uninvolved

low warmth, low control

Very important factor for child's development

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