Module 5: Family Life and Parenting Styles

Question 1

athletic coach style of parenting

Answer 1

the rules for behavior are consistent and objective and presented in that way. The parent’s role is to provide guidance while the child learns firsthand how to handle these situations

Question 2

authoritarian parenting

Answer 2

the traditional model of parenting in which parents make the rules and children are expected to be obedient

Question 3

authoritative parenting

Answer 3

appropriately strict, reasonable, and affectionate. They are willing to negotiate when appropriate

Question 4

martyr parent

Answer 4

parent who will do anything for the child, even tasks that the child should do independently, may later use what they have done for the child to invoke guilt and compliance

Question 5

pal parent

Answer 5

wants to be the child’s friend and focuses being entertaining and fun

Question 6

permissive parenting

Answer 6

involves being a friend to a child rather than an authority figure. Children are allowed to make their own rules and determine their own activities

Question 7

police officer/drill sergeant parent

Answer 7

focuses primarily on making sure that the child is obedient and that the parent has full control of the child

Question 8

teacher-counselor parent

Answer 8

pays a lot of attention to expert advice on parenting and believes that as long as all of the steps are followed, the parent can rear a perfect child

Question 9

uninvolved parenting

Answer 9

parents who are disengaged from their children, do not make demands on their children, and are non-responsive