What are the different parenting styles?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about different types of parenting styles, which may include authoritative, authoritarian, permissive, and uninvolved styles. To address this, we would explore the characteristics, advantages, and potential effects of each parenting style on child development.
Answer
Authoritarian, authoritative, permissive, and neglectful.
The four main parenting styles are authoritarian, authoritative, permissive, and neglectful (or uninvolved).
Answer for screen readers
The four main parenting styles are authoritarian, authoritative, permissive, and neglectful (or uninvolved).
More Information
Diana Baumrind’s research in the 1960s was instrumental in identifying these parenting styles. Each style impacts children's development and behavior in distinct ways.
Tips
Confusing the terms 'authoritarian' and 'authoritative' is common, but they represent different approaches; authoritarian is more rigid, while authoritative balances rules with warmth.
Sources
- Types of Parenting Styles and Effects on Children - StatPearls - NCBI - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- The 4 types of parenting styles: What style is right for you? - mcpress.mayoclinic.org
- The 4 Types of Parenting Styles - American SPCC - americanspcc.org
