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27). The authoritative style is one that encompasses both these important aspects. In terms of this theoretical stance as a parent I provide love and affection and at the same time set boundaries and limits to behavior. The child is aware of limitations that should not be transgresses but at the same time is also fully aware that they are cared for. In essence this mode of parenting is "...the best way to develop...self -confidence in the developing child" (Seddon, 2003, p. 27).
Central to this stance is communication. As has been noted, it is essentially a democratic style of parenting and the rules and limitations are explained to the child and not just imposed objectively, as would be the case in an authoritarian style of parenting. In the authoritative style there is a balance that is maintained between care and rules. Studies have shown that, "Children whose parents manage to strike the right balance in how they go about controlling and caring for them have been shown to benefit in many ways from their social skills to their achievement in school" ("Raising Kids the Right," 2006, p. 24) However, in the authoritarian mode there is a rigid structure which does not allow for any flexibility. It has also been...
("Raising Kids the Right," 2006, p. 24) the authoritarian approach is one in which there is little warmth, feeling or compassion and it is described as "uninvolved parenting..." (Cowan, Cowan, Ablow, Johnson & Measelle, 2005, p. 22). This is the opposite of the caring authoritative style. Only in extreme circumstances, where serious rules and limits haven been transgressed, would the authoritarian style be applied.
There are many other reasons that could be mentioned for the choice of the authoritative style. Chiefly this style focuses on an essential aspect that I found in my own upbringing; namely that, "...Children need both warmth and loving affection but they also need structure... (Seddon, 2003, p. 94) Another reason for choosing this style is that it has been found to best style in terms of the transmission of parental values and ideals to the child. (Pinquart & Silbereisen, 2004)
The following is a brief example of the way that I envision this style to function in my own family. If a child breaks the rules then the situation will be discussed with the child. The discussion
Central to this stance is communication. As has been noted, it is essentially a democratic style of parenting and the rules and limitations are explained to the child and not just imposed objectively, as would be the case in an authoritarian style of parenting. In the authoritative style there is a balance that is maintained between care and rules. Studies have shown that, "Children whose parents manage to strike the right balance in how they go about controlling and caring for them have been shown to benefit in many ways from their social skills to their achievement in school" ("Raising Kids the Right," 2006, p. 24) However, in the authoritarian mode there is a rigid structure which does not allow for any flexibility. It has also been found that "...being too rigid or having no boundaries in place can have a negative impact on your child. ("Raising Kids the Right," 2006, p. 24) the authoritarian approach is one in which there is little warmth, feeling or compassion and it is described as "uninvolved parenting..." (Cowan, Cowan, Ablow, Johnson & Measelle, 2005, p. 22). This is the opposite of the caring authoritative style. Only in extreme circumstances, where serious rules and limits haven been transgressed, would the authoritarian style be applied.
There are many other reasons that could be mentioned for the choice of the authoritative style. Chiefly this style focuses on an essential aspect that I found in my own upbringing; namely that, "...Children need both warmth and loving affection but they also need structure... (Seddon, 2003, p. 94) Another reason for choosing this style is that it has been found to best style in terms of the transmission of parental values and ideals to the child. (Pinquart & Silbereisen, 2004)
The following is a brief example of the way that I envision this style to function in my own family. If a child breaks the rules then the situation will be discussed with the child. The discussion
Parenting Styles Parents play a big role in their children upbringing. The way a child is brought up normally has a direct impact on his/her behavior in the adult life. Most behaviors are impacted in a child during the tender years because he/she will be looking up to the parent for guidance and role-modeling. At a tender age, a normal child is expected to learn new things, and that's when a
Description of Proposed Design 500 children raised by parenting styles from group a would be interviewed and observed weekly for five years, as well as 500 children from group B. The research would begin once the child was four years away from his freshmen year of college and include that freshmen year. The researchers would seek to understand how the children from these widely different parenting styles responded to peer pressure,
Parenting Styles The Effects of Parenting Styles on Students Achievement in Special Education Parents develop parenting styles that largely determine the type of parent-child relationship and the levels of development of children in various skills and competencies. Within this discipline, the family context is conceived as a system that includes ways of mutual influence, direct and indirect, between its members. Parenting styles and family interaction patterns influence virtually in all spheres of
Such parent is expected to show higher degree of neglect and rejection. Research conducted by Jackson et al. (1997) have shown that parenting styles that are not balanced are expected to enhance the chances of alcoholism in the child. Where authoritative style of parenting is highly balanced, it not only fulfills the needs of a child but also exerts the demand for the right behavior in a positive manner. The
" He asserts that self-described "experts" and the media have disenfranchised parents with pseudoscientific principles and contradictory advice. By exposing those myths and paradoxes, Furedi seeks to re-empower parents with his global perspective to parenting. Gill, T. (2007). "No Fear: Growing Up in a Risk Averse Society." Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation. Cited in: http://www.gulbenkian.org.uk/media/item/1266/223/No-fear-19.12.07.pdf In the modern world, states Gill, opportunities for children are being drastically constrained due to a fear for their safety. Parents
The counselor/consultant style of the authoritative parent implies attentively and open-mindedly listening to the child's desires without passing judgment initially. For example, if the child wants a pair of designer jeans, the parent can hold off from saying "No" based on initial feelings of exasperation. Instead, the parent might find out if the child is experiencing peer pressure at school with regards to trendy clothing. Knowing that fitting in