A psychologist shares the 4 styles of parenting—and the type that researchers say is the most successful

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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