Authoritative Parenting

That 70's Show

Children rank low in happiness and self-regulation and more likely to have
problems with authority and perform poorly in school
There is no universally "best" style of parenting. And most parenting styles
blend as a mother and father exhibit different types of behaviors
Regina's mom acts as a friend rather than a parent
Authorative Example: Danny Tanner
Danny rationally punishes DJ, but in a loving caring manner
Which Parenting Styles are in Style?

 Children are expected to follow strict rules

 If asked to explain, "Because I said so"
 Failure to follow rules result in punishment

Permissive Parenting Example: Regina George's Mom

The Bottom Line:

 In the early 1960s, pyschologist Diana Baumrind did a study on pre-school aged kids
 After assessing the research she created four main categories
 Authoritative, authoritarian, permissive, and uninvolved

Neglectful Parenting
Permissive Parenting
Authoritarian Parenting
Full House

Parenting Styles in Psychology

tend to result in children who are happy, capable and successful
Impact of Permissive Parenting
Authoritarian Parenting
Impact of Authoritative Parenting
By Alison DiClemente &
Jason Dufort

 Characterized by few demands, low responsiveness and little communication

 Parents fulfill basic child needs but are detached from their child's life
Authoritarian or strict parenting usually involves high expectations by the
parent but little open communication
This can create a positive or negative impact on a childs youth but also
through their adulthood
Matilda's parents neglect their daughter
Parents have low expectatons and allow their children to make their own
decisions
Authoritative Parenting
Introduction
Example of Authoritarian Parenting: Red Forman
Impact of Authoritarian Parenting
Authoritative parenting is considered to be a ideal, balanced style
This parenting allows the child to become more socially responsible while
promoting high self esteem
Impact of Neglectful Parenting

 Parents establish rules children are expected to follow

 More democratic style
 When children fail to meet the expectations, these parents are more nurturing and forgiving
rather than punishing

Red uses an unrealistic punishment

Many developmental psychologist suggests that the method of parenting
used can have a direct impact on a child’s social, cognitive, and
psychological development
Introduction
Mean Girls

Example of Neglecting Parenting: The Wormwoods

Defined as little interaction between the parent and the child
Matilda
HISTORY
Rank lowest across all life domains. Tend to lack self-control, have low self-
esteem and are less competent than their peers

 These parents are open and supportive and tend to avoid confrontation
 Rarely discipline their kids
  Take status as friend rather than parent

Review
Authoritative Parenting
Generally lead to children who are obedient and proficient but they rank
lower in happiness, social competence and self-esteem
Permissive Parenting