PARENTING STYLES

Question 1

AUTHORIATARIAN

Answer 1

Definition; 
-	Parent word is law and absolute control
-	Misconduct is punishment
-	Affection and praise rarely given
-	Parents try to control children behaviour/attitudes
-	Values unquestioned and obedience
-	Children are told what to do, how to do it, where and when to do it
OUTCOMES
-	Obedient
-	Distrustful
-	Discontent
-	Withdrawn
-	Unhappy
-	Hostile
-	Not high achievers 
-	Often rebel

Question 2

PERMISSIVE

Answer 2

Definition;
-	Parents allow children to do their own thing
-	Little respect for order and routine
-	Few demands on children
-	Impatience is hidden
-	Discipline is lax
-	Parents are resource rather than standard makers
-	Rarely punish
-	Non-controlling, non-demanding
-	Usually warm ‘nice’ 
-	Children walk all over parents
OUTCOMES
-	Aggressive
-	Less self reliant
-	Least self controlled
-	Less exploratory
-	Most unhappy

Question 3

DEMOCRATIC

Answer 3

• Middle ground between the two above
• Stress freedom along with rights of others and responsibilities of all
• Parents set limits and enforce rules
• Willing to child’s requests/questions
• Both loves and limits
• Child contribute to discussion of issues and make some of their own decisions
• Exert firm control when necessary but EXPLAIN why
• Respect child’s interests, opinions, unique personalities
• Loving, consistent, demanding
  OUTCOMES
• Happy
• Self reliant and controlled
• Content, friendly, generous
• Co operative
• High achiever
• Less likely to be seriously disruptive/delinquent