What is Authoritative Parenting? A parent with an authoritative style is demanding, but also responsive. Demanding: Parents have high yet reasonable expectations and set rules to guide their children’s decision making. Responsive: Parents have a high degree of warmth and nurturing where children’s thoughts, opinions and feelings are taken into consideration. Being responsive is the …
What is an Uninvolved Parent? Uninvolved Parenting, also known as neglectful parenting, is neither demanding nor responsive. Not Demanding: Parents have little to no expectations for their children’s behavior. Not Responsive: Parents are neglectful of their children’s needs. Some examples of uninvolved parenting include: “You’re on your own” mindset Parents expect children to raise themselves …
What is an Authoritarian Parent? Two things define authoritarian parenting: high demands and low responsiveness. High Demands: Parents have expectations that children follow directions with no explanations, lots of restrictions and harsh punishments. Low Responsiveness: Parents don’t consider child’s circumstances or feelings. Authoritarian parents are often stern, strict, cold, and aloof to their child’s emotional …
Do you find yourself saying or thinking any of these things: “I’m worried that if I discipline my child, she will be upset with me and that will ruin our relationship.” “He doesn’t eat all his food during meal time, which results in my whole day trying to get him to eat his food.” ” …
It’s important to recognize your parenting style. With that recognition comes the ability to make adjustments to your parenting, so that your children will grow up to be happy responsible adults.