Parenting is arguably one of the most challenging jobs there is. Despite these challenges, it is a parent 's duty to raise and prepare a child for the day that they enter the “real world” on their own. Everyone has their own views on the concept of parenting. Although, it is important to know that every parent-child relationship is different. Resulting in the fact that there is not one sure, superior way to successfully be a parent. In psychology today, there are four major recognized parenting styles: authoritarian, authoritative, permissive, and uninvolved. Each of these parenting styles reflects different naturally occurring patterns of parental values, practices, behaviors and a distinct balance of responsiveness and how much they demand.
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This neglectful parenting style is unlike the other parenting styles because this parenting style is characterized by few demands, low responsiveness and little communication. The uninvolved parenting style is so harmful to children because there is no trust foundation with the parents. Beyond that, children who have a poor relationship with their parents will have a harder time forming relationships with other individuals. While these parents fulfill the child’s basic needs, they are generally detached from the life of their child. In extreme cases, the uninvolved parent may completely reject or neglect the needs of their children. It is easy to identify an uninvolved parent because they make few to no demands of their children and they are often indifferent, dismissive or even completely detrimental. Parenting styles such as the uninvolved parent have little emotional involvement with their kids. Parents who practice uninvolved or neglectful styles were often raised themselves by uninvolved and dismissive parents. Some adults fail to see how uninvolved they are with their children or are simply unable to provide the emotional, stable support their child needs and …show more content…
Like the authoritarian parent, the authoritative parenting style also establishes rules and guidelines that their children are expected to follow. Although, these parents are responsive to their children and are willing to listen to the child’s questions, concerns and overall opinion. When a child fails to meet the parent 's expectations, the authoritative parent is more forgiving and nurturing rather than ready to punish the child for the mistake. Authoritative parents are highly recognizable because they are marked by the high expectations that they have of their children, but temper such expectations with understanding and support of their children as well. These parents are assertive but not intrusive or restrictive. The authoritative parents want their children to be assertive, socially responsible, self-regulated and cooperative. They provide the perfect balance and contribute to the healthiest environment for a growing
This neglectful parenting style is unlike the other parenting styles because this parenting style is characterized by few demands, low responsiveness and little communication. The uninvolved parenting style is so harmful to children because there is no trust foundation with the parents. Beyond that, children who have a poor relationship with their parents will have a harder time forming relationships with other individuals. While these parents fulfill the child’s basic needs, they are generally detached from the life of their child. In extreme cases, the uninvolved parent may completely reject or neglect the needs of their children. It is easy to identify an uninvolved parent because they make few to no demands of their children and they are often indifferent, dismissive or even completely detrimental. Parenting styles such as the uninvolved parent have little emotional involvement with their kids. Parents who practice uninvolved or neglectful styles were often raised themselves by uninvolved and dismissive parents. Some adults fail to see how uninvolved they are with their children or are simply unable to provide the emotional, stable support their child needs and …show more content…
Like the authoritarian parent, the authoritative parenting style also establishes rules and guidelines that their children are expected to follow. Although, these parents are responsive to their children and are willing to listen to the child’s questions, concerns and overall opinion. When a child fails to meet the parent 's expectations, the authoritative parent is more forgiving and nurturing rather than ready to punish the child for the mistake. Authoritative parents are highly recognizable because they are marked by the high expectations that they have of their children, but temper such expectations with understanding and support of their children as well. These parents are assertive but not intrusive or restrictive. The authoritative parents want their children to be assertive, socially responsible, self-regulated and cooperative. They provide the perfect balance and contribute to the healthiest environment for a growing