Transcript Parenting Styles PPT

Parenting Styles and Outcomes
Thought to Consider:
The way children are parented when they are young can
influence the type of people they become.
Types of Parenting Styles and Outcomes
 4 Main Parenting Styles
 Authoritarian
 Permissive
 Democratic-Authoritative
 Rejecting-Neglecting
Types of Parenting Styles and
Outcomes
What’s your parent’s
style?
Do you fit any of the
potential outcomes?
Authoritarian:
Limits without Freedom
 Parent controls behaviors and
attitudes
 Misconduct is punished
 Parent values unquestioned
obedience
Outcomes of Authoritarian Style
•Obedient
•Distrustful
•Discontent
•Withdrawn
•Unhappy
•Hostile
•Often Rebel
Permissive:
Freedom without limits
 Parents are warm but non-controlling and place few
demands upon children
 Children are rarely punished and have little respect
for order and routine
Outcomes of Permissive
Parenting
•Aggressive
•Least self-reliant
•Least self-controlled
•Least exploratory
•Often unhappy
Democratic/Authoritative:
Freedom within limits
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Stress freedom, with rights and responsibilities
Parent(s) set limits and enforce rules
Willing to listen to child’s requests
Exert firm control, but explain reasoning
Consistent, demanding
Respect’s child’s uniqueness
Outcomes of
Democratic/Authoritative Style
•Happy
•Content, friendly, generous
•Cooperative
•Values high achievement
•Less likely to be seriously disruptive or delinquent
Rejecting-Neglecting: Uninvolved
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Parents are disengaged and have low responsiveness
No support for children
No limits are set
Behavior of children is not monitored
Parents focus on their own needs over children’s needs
Outcomes of
Rejecting-Neglecting
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Poor self-regulation
Low academic and social competence
Internalize problems
Have problems with peers
Poor social and academic performance
More likely to take part in risky behavior
Summary
Supportive
Parent is accepting and
child-centered
Unsupportive
Parent is rejecting and
parent-centered
Demanding
Parent expects
much of child
Democratic-Authoritative
Parenting
Relationship is equal and
open; 2-way
communication
Authoritarian Parenting
Relationship is controlling,
power-assertive; 1-way
communication
Undemanding
Parent expects
little of child
Permissive Parenting
Relationship is lenient; low
in control efforts
Rejecting-Neglecting
Parenting
Relationship is rejecting or
neglecting; uninvolved
Now it’s your turn!
 In group develop a case study/narrative that
demonstrates each parenting style.
 Exchange narratives with another group and see if
they can identify the parenting style exemplified in
the narrative.