Ever wondered what type of parent you are? Ridged and structured or flexible and sensitive? Check out three styles recognized by professionals and see where your style fits!
1. Authoritarian- What I say goes! Actions are met with consequences. Children have little power or control.
2. Authoritative- Parents stay neutral, and on a common ground. Allow children to express themselves and embrace independence, although ultimately the parent has final say.
3. Permissive- Laid back, allows children to have complete freedom. Low expectations for the children, parent see’s him/herself as helping.
(Harris, J.R. and Liebert, R.M. The Child. 1987. Prentice-Hall Inc., New Jersey, NJ.)
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