Parenting Styles in Psychology
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The document discusses parenting styles in psychology based on a 1960s study. It identifies four main parenting styles - authoritative, authoritarian, permissive/indulgent, and neglectful/uninvolved - based on levels of demandingness and responsiveness. Authoritative parenting, with high expectations and open communication, tends to produce children with high self-esteem and independence. Authoritarian parenting has high expectations but little communication, and can lead to lower self-esteem. Permissive parenting has low expectations and avoids confrontation, resulting in impulsive children. Neglectful parenting has little interaction and leads to social and behavioral issues.
Parenting Styles in Psychology
- 1. www.helpingpsychology.com Parenting Styles in Psychology http://windowsofhopecounseling.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/istock_parenting.jpg
- 2. The link between parenting styles and how children grow and develop is very complex. www.helpingpsychology.com http://www.growingtreetoys.com/uploads/images/learning-center.jpg
- 3. www.helpingpsychology.com In the early 1960s, psychologist Diana Baumrind did a study on pre-school aged kids. http://i.ivillage.com/PP/slideshow/trends2010/simplicity-parenting-325.jpg
- 4. Dr. Baumrind created four main catagories to identify parenting styles: demanding, undemanding, responsiveness and unresponsiveness. www.helpingpsychology.com http://www.patlakecounty.org/images/home_img3.jpg , http://parentplan101.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Judy_Reith_Parenting_People_Parenting_Courses.jpg , http://www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk/images/parent3.jpg
- 5. Authoritative Parenting (Demanding /Responsive) www.helpingpsychology.com Authoritative parenting is considered to be an ideal, balanced style. http://www.ea.e-renfrew.sch.uk/parents/images/Parentandchild.jpg 1
- 6. Under this category, kids are expected to maintain maturity and respect the rules set in place. www.helpingpsychology.com http://www.goodparenting.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/solution-parenting.jpg
- 7. www.helpingpsychology.com Open communication is encouraged between the parent and child. http://www.isc.an/images/other/Parents.jpg
- 8. Punishments are reasonable and consistent with the child’s actions. Parents are attentive, forgiving and teach their offspring proper behavior. Psychology Degrees www.helpingpsychology.com http://www.more4kids.info/uploads/Image/April/parenting-talking-to-child.jpg
- 9. This democratic style of parenting allows the child to become more independent and socially responsible, while promoting high self-esteem. www.helpingpsychology.com http://www.parentsrus.com.au/images_template/positive_parenting.jpg
- 10. Authoritarian Parenting (Demanding /Unresponsive) www.helpingpsychology.com Authoritarian, or strict parenting, usually involves high expectations by the parent but little open communication. http://images.mirror.co.uk/upl/m4/apr2009/6/4/single-parent-98682428.jpg 2
- 11. Children under this rule may have lower self-esteem as adults and are more likely to be lead by others. Psychology Degrees www.helpingpsychology.com http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2009/07/03/article-1197348-04511B6E0000044D-653_468x344.jp
- 12. Permissive or Indulgent Parenting (Undemanding/Responsive) Psychology Degrees www.helpingpsychology.com In this type, parents have low expectations and allow their children to make their own decisions. http://www.topnezws.in/files/Parents-1.jpg 3
- 13. Psychology Degrees www.helpingpsychology.com These parents are open and supportive and tend to avoid confrontation. This causes the kids to become impulsive and demanding. http://www.all-about-motherhood.com/images/uninvolved-parenting.jpg
- 14. One positive thing is that these children may become more emotionally stable and independent. Psychology Degrees www.helpingpsychology.com http://thevoiceforschoolchoice.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/engaged-parents-south-carolina-school-choice.jpg
- 15. Neglectful or Uninvolved Parenting (Undemanding/Unresponsive) Psychology Degrees www.helpingpsychology.com This style of parenting is defined by little interaction between the parent and child. http://www.pcc.edu/programs/parent-education/images/parent.jpg 4
- 16. Neglected children tend to show erratic behavior and are usually socially withdrawn. Healthy development is important for all children and leads to greater success as an adult. www.helpingpsychology.com http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2009/11/20/article-0-0577312A000005DC-450_468x307.jpg
- 17. Most parenting styles blend, as the mother and father may exhibit different types of behavior. www.helpingpsychology.com http://helpingpsychology.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/iStock_000008985845XSmall.jpg
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