element 5 Flashcards
name 3 family structures
Nuclear Family
Single Parent Family
Blended/Step Family
what is a nuclear family?
‘traditional’ family which consists of two parents and two children
what is a single parent family?
parent and one or more children without the support of an adult partner who is sharing the responsibility of parenting
name 3 parenting styles
authoritarian
permissive
helicopter
what is authoritarian parenting
emphasis on obedience and control, with no explanation for why children should follow rules.
what is authoritative parenting?
parents have high standards and set clear boundaries, encouraging their children to be independent
what is instinctive parenting?
parents only rely on instincts, heavily influenced by their own upbringing
what is uninvolved parenting?
low or lack of parental support, attention, or control. do not focus on child’s emotional needs
what is helicopter parenting?
parents are heavily involved in every aspect of their child’s lives
what is permissive parenting?
high level of parental responsiveness, with few rules or expectations