• You believe kids should be seen and not heard.
• When it comes to rules, you believe it's "my way or the highway."
• You don't take your child's feelings into consideration.

These parents believe kids should follow the rules without exception, or suffer the consequenc...

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...

• You put a lot of effort into creating and maintaining a positive relationship with your child.
• You explain the reasons behind your rules.
• You enforce rules and give consequences, but take your child's feelings into consideration. 

These parents acknowledge their c...

• You don't ask your child about school or homework.
• You rarely know where your child is or who she is with.
• You don't spend much time with your child.

These parents tend to have little knowledge of what their children are doing. There are few rules. Children may no...