PARENTING STYLES Flashcards

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AUTHORIATARIAN

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Definition; 
-	Parent word is law and absolute control
-	Misconduct is punishment
-	Affection and praise rarely given
-	Parents try to control children behaviour/attitudes
-	Values unquestioned and obedience
-	Children are told what to do, how to do it, where and when to do it
OUTCOMES
-	Obedient
-	Distrustful
-	Discontent
-	Withdrawn
-	Unhappy
-	Hostile
-	Not high achievers 
-	Often rebel
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PERMISSIVE

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Definition;
-	Parents allow children to do their own thing
-	Little respect for order and routine
-	Few demands on children
-	Impatience is hidden
-	Discipline is lax
-	Parents are resource rather than standard makers
-	Rarely punish
-	Non-controlling, non-demanding
-	Usually warm ‘nice’ 
-	Children walk all over parents
OUTCOMES
-	Aggressive
-	Less self reliant
-	Least self controlled
-	Less exploratory
-	Most unhappy
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DEMOCRATIC

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  • Middle ground between the two above
  • Stress freedom along with rights of others and responsibilities of all
  • Parents set limits and enforce rules
  • Willing to child’s requests/questions
  • Both loves and limits
  • Child contribute to discussion of issues and make some of their own decisions
  • Exert firm control when necessary but EXPLAIN why
  • Respect child’s interests, opinions, unique personalities
  • Loving, consistent, demanding
    OUTCOMES
  • Happy
  • Self reliant and controlled
  • Content, friendly, generous
  • Co operative
  • High achiever
  • Less likely to be seriously disruptive/delinquent
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