Journal of Child Psychology

Journal of Child Psychology is an open access journal focusing on publishing better and quality article which makes provide its reader with current trends in child psychology.

It is devoted to publish original and unpublished manuscripts focusing on the issues and challenges related to Toddlerhood, Childhood, Adolescence, Intellectual & Mental Development, Sexual Development, Thinking & Reasoning, Attention & Interest, and Parenting and many others.

What is your parenting style?

A fascinating aspect concerning being a parent is that there is extraordinary variety of arrangement by the way we bring up our children. Simultaneously, there are numerous shared traits starting with one parent then onto the next. Indeed, there is sufficient likeness that analysts have attempted to gather parents into four basic parenting styles. Your parenting style alludes to the mix of techniques that you use to bring up your children.

There are four kinds of parenting style under which you might fall. They are:

1. Authoritarian Parenting
2. Permissive Parenting
3. Uninvolved Parenting
4. Authoritative Parenting

4 types of Parenting Styles and their effects on your kids:

Authoritarian Parenting

Authoritarian parents are often thought of as disciplinarians.

• They use a strict discipline style with little negotiation possible. Punishment is common.
• Communication is mostly one way: from parent to child. Rules usually are not explained.
• Parents with this style are typically less nurturing.
• Expectations are high with limited flexibility.

Children who grow up with strict authoritarian parents tend to follow rules much of the time. But, their obedience comes at a price.

They may also become hostile or aggressive. Rather than think about how to do things better in the future, they often focus on the anger they feel toward their parents. Since authoritarian parents are often strict, their children may grow to become good liars in an effort to avoid punishment.

Permissive Parenting

Permissive or Indulgent parents mostly let their children do what they want, and offer limited guidance or direction. They are more like friends than parents.

• Their discipline style is the opposite of strict. They have limited or no rules and mostly let children figure problems out on their own.
• Communication is open but these parents let children decide for themselves rather than giving direction.
• Parents in this category tend to be warm and nurturing.
• Expectations are typically minimal or not set by these parents.

They may exhibit more behavioural problems as they don't appreciate authority and rules. They often have low self-esteem and may report a lot of sadness.

They're also at a higher risk for health problems, like obesity, because permissive parents struggle to limit junk food intake. They are even more likely to have dental cavities because permissive parents often don't enforce good habits, like ensuring a child brushes his teeth.

Uninvolved Parenting

Uninvolved parents give child a lot of freedom and generally stay out of their way. Some parents may make a conscious decision to parent in this way, while others are less interested in parenting or unsure of what to do.

• No particular discipline style is utilized. An uninvolved parent lets a child mostly do what he wants, probably out of a lack of information or caring.
• Communication is limited.
• This group of parents offers little nurturing.
• There are few or no expectations of children.

Uninvolved parents expect children to raise themselves. They don't devote much time or energy into meeting children's basic needs. Uninvolved parents may be neglectful but it's not always intentional. A parent with mental health issues or substance abuse problems, for example, may not be able to care for a child's physical or emotional needs on a consistent basis. 

Authoritative Parenting

Authoritative parents are reasonable and nurturing, and set high, clear expectations. Children with parents who demonstrate this style tend to be self-disciplined and think for themselves. This style is thought to be most beneficial to children.

• Disciplinary rules are clear and the reasons behind them are explained.
• Communication is frequent and appropriate to the child’s level of understanding.
• Authoritative parents are nurturing.
• Expectations and goals are high but stated clearly. Children may have input into goals.

Authoritative parents invest time and energy into preventing behaviour problems before they start. They also use positive discipline strategies to reinforce good behaviour, like praise and reward systems. Children raised with authoritative discipline tend to be happy and successful. They're also more likely to be good at making decisions and evaluating safety risks on their own.

Each child is unique and different in a way they go about a situation so be patient and support them in becoming a better version of you.

Thanks and Regards,

Chris Benson
Managing editor
Journal of Child Psychology
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