Parenting Styles

Parenting Styles

Parenting Styles1What if..You went out with your friends. Your curfew is midnight, which is in 10 minutes, but you are in the middle of an activity that you do no want to leave and, besides that, there is no way you will make it home in 10 minutes. You decide to stay longer.In your family, how would this situation be handled? How would your parents react and what would the final result be?Assign a group scribe to record responses and then write the responses on the board.2MatchResponsive to children's needs.Indifferent to children, ignore themReject their childrenCritical, derogatory, dissatisfied with their children.Warm, understanding and accepting.

Hostile and antisocialPoor self-control, difficulty with social interactions when teenagers.Compliant with parents wishes Happy and friendlyDissatisfied with themselves.The way a child is parented, influences who they might become.3Matching KeyResponsive to children's needs.Indifferent to children, ignore themReject their childrenCritical, derogatory, dissatisfied with their children.Warm, understanding and accepting.

Hostile and antisocialPoor self-control, difficulty with social interactions when teenagers.Compliant with parents wishes Happy and friendlyDissatisfied with themselves.The way a child is parented, influences who they might become.

Mrs. Doubtfire4Analyze and Discuss How each style will affect the child'sSelf-ConceptDecision making abilityRelationship with peersRelationship with family5Authoritarian: Limits without Freedom.Parents word is law, parents have absolute control. Misconduct is punishedAffection and praise are rarely giveParents try to control children's behavior and attitudesThey value unquestioned obedienceChildren are told what to do, how to do it, and where to do it, and when to do it.6Outcomes of Authoritarian StyleObedientDistrustfulDiscontent WithdrawnUnhappyHostileNot High AchieversOften RebelChildren from authoritarian homes are so strictly controlled, either by punishment or guilt, that they are often prevented from making a choice about a particular behavior because they are overly concerned about what their parents will do or say.7Permissive: Freedom without limits.Parents allow their children to do their own thing.Little respect for order and routine.Parents make few demands on children.Impatience is hidden.Discipline is laxParents are resources rather than standard makersRarely punishNon controlling, non-demandingUsually warmChildren walk all over the parents8Outcome of Permissive ParentingAggressiveLeast self-reliantLeast self-controlLeast exploratoryMost unhappy

Children from permissive homes receive so little guidance that they often become uncertain and anxious about whether they are doing the right thing.

9Democratic: Freedom within limits.Parents set limits and enforce the rulesStress freedom along with rights of others and responsibilities of all Willing to listen receptively to childs requests and questions.Provides both love and limitsChildren contribute to discussion of issues and make some of their own decisionsExert firm control when necessary, but explain reasoning behind it.Respect childrens interest, opinions, unique personalities.Loving, consistent, demandingCombine control with encouragementReasonable expectations and realistic standards.10Outcomes of Democratic StyleHappyMost self-reliantMost self-controlContent, friendly, generousCooperativeHigh-achieverLess likely to be seriously disruptive or delinquentChildren whose parents expect them to perform well, to fulfill commitments, and to participate actively in family duties, as well as family fun, learn how to formulate goals. They also experience the satisfaction that comes from meeting responsibilities and achieving success

11Which Parenting StyleAllows the child to have input and share in family decisions?Allows the child to discipline themselves?Does not allow for the childs input, is controlling and in charge?12Your childs room is a mess. How would the following parenting styles handle this AND how would the children react to this parent?

Permissive ParentDemocratic ParentAuthoritarian Parent

SCENARIO in Study Guide and Self-Analysis

Child Empathy Stations

Write an analysis for each child station. Include feelings of both the child and the parent.What you learned from the experience. What you hope to remember when you are a caregiver.2. Continue working on scenarios throughout the study guide.

In groups of three or four develop a comic strip, case study, or story that fits each parenting style.Groups pass their stories to other groups and have them read them to see if they can identify the parenting style.15