Chapter 15- Dimensions of Parenting

Question 1

What is warmth? What is the scale?

Answer 1

Responsiveness and affection displayed by parent
- Scale goes from hostile/unresponsive to warm

Question 2

What is control? What is the scale?

Answer 2

Amount of regulation and supervision given.
- Scale goes from low control to high control

Question 3

What do warm parents look like? (4pts)

What are the consequences of warmth? (3pts)

Answer 3

• responsive, smile at, praise, encourage

Consequences:
- a difference in self-esteem
- better communication- not going to be scared to speak up
- willingness to try new things (feel more confident to try new things and push themselves)

Question 4

What do hostile parents look like? (4pts)

Answer 4

• unresponsive, quick to criticize, punish, belittle without truly trying to understand things

Question 5

What do controlling parents look like? (3pts)

What is a benefit? (1pt)

Answer 5

• limit children
  -place demands on them
• monitor children to ensure compliance

Consequences:
- kids thrive with a routine and structure and clear expectations/rules that are age appropriate

Question 6

What do un-controlling parents look like? (2pts)

Consequences? (2pts)

Answer 6

• not restrictive, few demands

Consequences:
- Child may try to take control and become anxious and pressured which can create anxiety
- If not limited control they can start to defy authority

Question 7

What is authoritative parenting?

Answer 7

high level of warm and control

Question 8

What is permissive parenting?

Answer 8

• High warmth and low control

Question 9

What is uninvolved parenting?

Answer 9

• low warmth and low control

Question 10

What is authoritarian parenting?

Answer 10

• high control, low warmth/control without warmth

Question 11

What are the characteristics of authoritarian parenting? (4pts)

Answer 11

Characteristics:
- Demanding, restrictive
- expect strict obedience
- use punitive means to assure compliance
- little explanation, little give-and-take

Question 12

What are some consequences of authoritarian parenting? (2pts)

Answer 12

• child can become anxious/timid or more defiant
• low control for themselves can lead to issues with decision making

Question 13

What are the characteristics of authoritative parenting? (6pts)

Answer 13

• discipline in warm, supportive environnement
• firm control
• expect mature behaviour-depending on where they are at developmentally and cognitively
• explain standards and rules
• encourage children’s input
• listen to child and provide with structure

Question 14

What are some consequences/challenges with authoritative parenting? (3pts)

Answer 14

• Can come across as patronizing to the child
• its a lot of work
• some kids may have different needs (some kids may be more defiant/determined, special needs etc)

Question 15

What are the characteristics of permissive parenting? (4pts)

Answer 15

• Responsive, warm, undemanding
• nurturing, accepting
• avoid imposing control
• allow children to regulate own behaviour, make own decisions

Question 16

What are the consequences of permissive parenting? (3pts)

Answer 16

• Kids develop more anxiety because the parent isn’t in control so they say “i’m gonna make this decision”
• Testing limits with other authority figures
• More risky behaviours/decisions that surpass their level of reasoning

Question 17

What are the characteristics of uninvolved/neglectful parenting? (4pts)

Answer 17

• Un-controlling and hostile (rejecting, indifferent)
• Little commitment to parenting
• Little interest in children and their activities
• Avoid inconvenience

Question 18

What are the consequences of uninvolved/neglectful parenting? (4pts)

Answer 18

• Kids may not ask parents for permission because parent isn’t around
• Delinquent behaviors because they never had structure, routine or guidance
• Looks for attention even if its not positive attention
• More risky behaviours/decisions because they don’t know their limits/boundaries and are seeking attention