EXAM #3 Flashcards
definition of parenting style:
the characteristic strategies that parents use to manage children’s behavior
Diana Braumaud’s Research
(1) warmth or nurturance
(2) clarity and consistency of rules
(3) level of expectations, which she describes in terms of “maturity demands”;
(4) communication between parent and child
authoritative
a style of parenting that is high in nurturance, maturity demands, control, and communication
authoritarian
a style of parenting that is low in nurturance and communication, but high in control and maturity demands
permissive
a style of parenting that is high in nurturance and low in maturity demands, control, and communication
uninvolved
a style of parenting that is low in nurturance, maturity demands, control, and communication
importance of warmth/nurturance
Warmth, support, and affection is linked to many positive outcomes, secure attachment, self-esteem, peer relations, etc.
Kids that receive high warmth, support, and affection, tend to do well.
inductive
a discipline strategy in which parents explain to children why a punished behavior is wrong
love-withdrawal
witholding affection
power-assertive
assertive by using superior power, taking away objects or privileges, spanking.
Single parent, mother-headed families (30%)
positive: independence, maturity, close relations w/mom
negative: problem behavior, aggression, school achievement, economic insecurity (Family Economic Stress). FINANCIAL INSECURITY & ECONOMIC STRESSED. Mother’s parenting can be less warm and engaging. Children are more stressed, in trouble more, and have less self-esteem.
Single parent, father-headed families (5%)
positive: lower likelihood of economic problems, close relations father
negative: fathers more permissive, particularly with sons, daughters may have been given less freedom. Puberty awkward especially for daughters
divorce
Younger kids blame themselves for divorce, whereas older kids understand it wasn’t their fault
*Older kids have more support from other kids, whereas younger kids don’t because they don’t understand much
*Girls cope with diovorce better than boys do
*Boys will misbehave and become angry become more aggressive,
*boys will amplify their behaviors in response to power assertion
Most families adjust to the divorce after about 2 years.
how long typically after diovorce, does it take to re-marry?
within 5 years
step-parenthood
Mother-children-stepfather; father-children-stepmother; blended families
Boys’ animosity typically dissolves when a new male figure enters their lives.
If the non-custodial parent is a disruption, it takes longer to adapt.
Each family faces challenges, most adjust in 2 years.
67% of 2nd marriages ended up in divorce
unresolved issues of the 1st marriage follow through with 2nd years.
