Coopersmith Parenting Style Theory

Question 1

What is Stanley Coopersmith’s Parenting Style Theory?

Answer 1

• The theory focuses on how the development of self-esteem is influenced by parenting styles.
• It argued that healthy self-esteem is fostered through parental warmth, clear boundaries, and respect for a child’s actions within those limits.
• Coopersmith also found that certain parenting behaviors, like using punishment over reward, can negatively impact a child’s self-esteem, particularly if combined with a lack of guidance.