In Grit, Angela Duckworth, an eminent psychologist and researcher, presents that a combination of passion and perseverance, or grit, is the the ultimate trait for success. In chapter 10 (“Parenting for Grit”) outlines different perspectives on parenting styles and their effectiveness; some people advocate for harsh environments while others prefer parenting with little guidance. Duckworth, on the other hand, claims that parents that are demanding, yet supportive are the most effective. While the author’s claim is valid due to supporting research of other psychologists, research also show that certain cultures achieve higher levels of success with certain types of parenting.
Many people argue that an authoritarian (demanding and unsupportive) …show more content…
Malcolm Gladwell, a distinguished author in the success genre, describes the entitlement that children feel towards their interests in Outliers: “They acted as though they had a right to pursue their own individual preferences and to actively manage interactions in institutional settings.” Children with a desire to nurture their gifts will ultimately overcome obstacles (perseverance) and remain consistent towards their goals over time (passion), two key components of grit. In addition to individualism, children also receive behavioral benefits. Contrary to the harsh disciplinary nature of authoritarian parenting, authoritative parenting utilizes a form of discipline named by Krevan and Gibbs in 1996 as “inductive discipline.” The key difference is how parents reason with their children --explaining why certain rules are set in place and recognizing right from wrong—, rather than berating them for wrongdoings. This fosters a strong sense of morality in children and teaches them how to handle tough social situations. The plethora of advantages to a child’s mindset and behavior are plenty in authoritative parenting, standing out as the clear winner amongst the other parenting …show more content…
In the social sphere, ethnic groups tend to promote or disparage certain traits. For example, a study done by Steinberg in 1992 of a U.S. school showed that Asian American felt that their friends groups encouraged erudition while black social groups turned away from it. The study include Asians and Blacks that had multiple types of parents –authoritative, authoritarian, permissive--, yet ethnic values domineered over parenting, suggesting that parenting may not always be the most defining factor in a child’s development. In another scenario, two researchers named Chao and Leung discovered that authoritarian parenting led to better performance in school in Chinese immigrant families living in the United States than Chinese families in Hong Kong. Western ideologies such as individualism may have factored into this discrepancy, promoting more entitlement in Chinese-American students. Nevertheless, these studies show that in some cases, effective forms of parenting do not always guarantee grittiness in children due to a multitude of other social
Many people argue that an authoritarian (demanding and unsupportive) …show more content…
Malcolm Gladwell, a distinguished author in the success genre, describes the entitlement that children feel towards their interests in Outliers: “They acted as though they had a right to pursue their own individual preferences and to actively manage interactions in institutional settings.” Children with a desire to nurture their gifts will ultimately overcome obstacles (perseverance) and remain consistent towards their goals over time (passion), two key components of grit. In addition to individualism, children also receive behavioral benefits. Contrary to the harsh disciplinary nature of authoritarian parenting, authoritative parenting utilizes a form of discipline named by Krevan and Gibbs in 1996 as “inductive discipline.” The key difference is how parents reason with their children --explaining why certain rules are set in place and recognizing right from wrong—, rather than berating them for wrongdoings. This fosters a strong sense of morality in children and teaches them how to handle tough social situations. The plethora of advantages to a child’s mindset and behavior are plenty in authoritative parenting, standing out as the clear winner amongst the other parenting …show more content…
In the social sphere, ethnic groups tend to promote or disparage certain traits. For example, a study done by Steinberg in 1992 of a U.S. school showed that Asian American felt that their friends groups encouraged erudition while black social groups turned away from it. The study include Asians and Blacks that had multiple types of parents –authoritative, authoritarian, permissive--, yet ethnic values domineered over parenting, suggesting that parenting may not always be the most defining factor in a child’s development. In another scenario, two researchers named Chao and Leung discovered that authoritarian parenting led to better performance in school in Chinese immigrant families living in the United States than Chinese families in Hong Kong. Western ideologies such as individualism may have factored into this discrepancy, promoting more entitlement in Chinese-American students. Nevertheless, these studies show that in some cases, effective forms of parenting do not always guarantee grittiness in children due to a multitude of other social