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Your parenting style determines who your child will become. The way you interact with and discipline them, will be the influence they carry with them, now and into adulthood.
Researchers have identified four types of parenting styles:
Each one takes a different approach to raising kids and can be identified by various characteristics.
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These parents believe kids should follow the rules without exception, or suffer the consequences. Their focus is on obedience, so there’s no place for negotiating. They use punishment over discipline.
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These parents acknowledge their child’s feelings, while also making it clear that the adults are ultimately in charge.Â
They invest time and energy into preventing behavior problems before they start and use positive discipline strategies to reinforce good behavior.
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These parents are lenient, only stepping in if there's a serious problem. When consequences are used, they don’t usually stick.
They take on more of a friend role than a parent. They encourage their children to talk with them about their problems, but they don't put much effort into discouraging poor choices or bad behavior.Â
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These parents tend to have little knowledge of what their children are doing. There are few rules. Children may not receive much guidance, nurturing, or attention.
They expect children to raise themselves, and don't put much time or energy into meeting children's basic needs. Uninvolved parents may be neglectful, but it's not always intentional.
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In reality, parents just don’t fit into one specific category. Situations rise where you may need to change your style, and that’s okay.
The studies are clear, however, that authoritative parenting is the best style.
With hard work and dedication to being the best parent you can be, you can maintain a healthy and positive relationship with your child while still establishing your authority.
Over time, your family will reap the benefits of a more authoritative style.
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