Source: CNBC
Since children do not come with manuals, parents often struggle to control how to raise mentally strong, well-rounded and successful kids. Some parents are strict, while others are soft. Some are watchful, while others are distant.If the question ″What type of parent do I want to be?” has ever crossed your mind, it helps to understand the basics of different parenting styles. 1. The Permissive Parent
• High responsiveness, low demandingness
• Communicates openly and usually lets their kids decide for themselves, rather than giving direction
• Rules and expectations are either not set or rarely enforced 2. The Authoritative Parent
High responsiveness, high demandingness
• Sets clear rules and expectations for their kids while practicing flexibility and understanding
• Communicates frequently; they listen to and take into consideration their children’s thoughts, feelings and opinions
3. The Neglectful Parent• Low responsiveness, low demandingness
• Lets their kids mostly fend for themselves, perhaps because they are indifferent to their needs or are uninvolved/overwhelmed with other things
• Often struggles with their own self-esteem issues and has a hard time forming close relationships 4. The Authoritarian Parent
• High demandingness, low responsiveness
• Enforces strict rules with little consideration of their kid’s feelings or social-emotional and behavioral needs
• Communication is mostly one-way — from parent to child
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