exam 2 pt 3

Question 1

Permissive

Answer 1

• high warmth, high communication, low control
• few rules for behavior
• joint decisions - “negotiating”
• ex: child can eat whatever they want

Question 2

Authoritarian

Answer 2

• little warmth/communication, high in control
• “because I said so”
• RIGID RULER
• don’t listen to child’s POV

Question 3

Authoritative

Answer 3

• high warmth, high communication, high on control
• back + forth communication
• enforce the rules but explain why
• FIRM BUT FAIR

Question 4

Rejecting/neglecting

Answer 4

• low warmth, low control
• distant, emotionally detached
• at extreme this is neglect

Question 5

Child outcomes of parenting styles

Answer 5

authoritarian: obedient, not happy
permissive: lack self-control, not happy
authoritative: successful, articulate, happy

Question 6

Why does authoritative parenting work?

Answer 6

• fair control is more likely to be internalized
• parents model self controlled behavior
• more effective to combine warmth with reasonable control
• demands that fits with child’s ability allows child to take responsibility for their own behavior

Question 7

Are there variations cross-culturally?

Answer 7

• Baumrind’s study has limited generalizability
• YES, raise kids to be successful in THEIR society
• makes sense for the culture the kid is in

Question 8

To spank or not to spank? Recommendation by the American Academy of Pediatrics

Answer 8

• pros: immediate compliance, some use with verbal guidance
• cons: doesn’t reduce long term, doesn’t teach WHY, can’t use with older kids, fear, can escalate
• recommends you positive/preventive strategies - tell them the rules and why they need to follow, reward GOOD behavior