Parenting Styles

The 3 Styles of Parenting

Types of Parenting Styles

• Authoritarian – This style of parenting ensures that the parent is in control. Parents will make a particular effort to exert control over the child. Children will be given no choices and no reason why things can’t be done other than how the parent wants it done. There are usually strict rules that are enforced and if the child does not adhere to these rules, they will be harshly punished.
Parents who practice an authoritarian style of parenting are generally not responsive or affectionate with their children. These children will often have difficulty thinking for themselves; will have lower self-esteem and will likely not be as happy as children raised in a different parenting style.
• Permissive – The permissive parent gives complete control over to the child. They will have few rules, fewer routines and likely few boundaries, if any. Their parenting style is inconsistent because they don’t follow through on anything.
These types of parents tend to be warm and loving and prefer to be their child’s friend rather than a parent. Children raised by permissive parents are most often not happy, may perform poorly in school and may have problems with authority figures.
• Democratic – The democratic parent will help their children learn to be responsible; to think about the consequences of their behavior; will have reasonable expectations for their children and will monitor their behavior. These parents focus on good behavior and if poor behavior is exhibited, a better way of doing something is explained or shown to the child rather than harshly punishing them.
This style of parenting produces the most positive results with happier and more successful children.
A fourth, but not as common style of parenting is the Uninvolved Parent.
These parents will tend to lead lives that are full and complete but quite separate from their children. The children’s basic needs are met but they receive little warmth and nurturing. These children will have less self-esteem and be less competent than children raised with other styles of parenting.

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