Parenting styles Flashcards
What did watson believe about parenting
In 1928, believed he could turn child into anything by conditioning
What did Baumrind in 1960s do?
ii. Direct observations parent-child interactions
iii. Categorization of three parenting styles
Categorized parenting along two dimensions
what to dimensions were used to classify parenting
Parental warmth/responsiveness
and
Parental control/ Demandingness
What are the four categories of parenting
Authoritative, Authoritarian, Permissive
and
Un-involved
Define authoritative discipline
i. Accepting of child, high frequency of affection
ii. High standards of behaviour
iii. Consistent discipline in a controlled setting
iv. Reason rather than force
v. Listens to childs point of view
Define authoritarian
i. High in demandingness, low in warmth
ii. High standards of behaviour
iii. Strict obedience expected
iv. Harsh, punitive discipline
v. Not listening to childs point of view
Define Permissive
i. Highly accepting, high degrees of affection
ii. Undemanding with childs behaviour
iii. Lax rules
iv. Reason rather than force
v. Child encouraged to express point of view
Uninvolved
Low in affection and standards
Emotionally detached, withdrawn
Results of authoritative
a. Secure attachment
b. More socially skilled c. Better self-regulation
d. Fewer externalizing and internalizing problems e. Higher self-esteem
Less likely to abuse substance
Results of authoritarian
a. Low self-confidence
b. Bullying
Aggressive behviours, esp. where physical punishment is high
Results of permissive
a. Implusivity
b. Immature
c. Do not do well in face of difficulty
Results of uninvolved
crime and substance abuse
Go back and read from notes stuff on transactional parent-child relationships
You got it, big guy
What five factors mentioned influence parenting styles and outcomes
- Family structure
- Gender
- Temperament
- Socioeconomic status
- Culture
