There are different styles of leadership used when discussing families and parenting. This paper will discuss Democratic Leadership in families. The definition and description of democratic leadership will be discussed. There will also be some examples showing what democratic leadership may look like in families. Then some overall conclusions will be given regarding the idea of democratic leadership in families.
Definition
Dreikurs et al. (1982) state that in a democratic society both freedom and rules are necessary for success. Democratic Leadership has foundation in equality. All members of the family are treated with social equality. There is mutual respect amongst the family members regardless of age and their opinions are valued. In …show more content…
They value the children and all members of the large family’s voices are heard. They frequently discussed issues and problems together as a group. When the children made mistakes they came to the adults and felt able to explain themselves without fear of excessive anger. Recalling one specific time they actually called a family meeting to discuss the idea of selling the house and discussed this as a group. Danny Tanner often frequently talks with his daughters regarding their thoughts and opinions. He makes clear to them that he wants them to be individuals and values who they are as …show more content…
They feel they cannot run democratically without rules and order (Dreikurs et al., 1982) The rules are clearly stated within the home and expectations are known. Order is often kept through a family calendar, which often all family members have access to for changes and awareness. There may be agendas for the family meetings also located somewhere in the home in which any member can add to the agenda.
Conclusions about Democratic Leadership Democratic Leadership in families produces children with many positive characteristics that are desirable in society. These children are often confident and are not afraid to speak up. Children are given a voice in the home and seen as equal to their parents in terms of opinions and abilities. Children in democratic families are given reasons for things that occur. This promotes advanced moral reasoning in children (Kerr et al, 2004).
There is mutual respect in democratic families. Every person has the right to express themselves, but also the expectation placed upon them that they will listen to others opinions even when they differ from their own (Dreikurs et al.,1982). Feeling respected and understood has shown to help children form secure attachments. Democratic family members have more successful relationships outside the
Definition
Dreikurs et al. (1982) state that in a democratic society both freedom and rules are necessary for success. Democratic Leadership has foundation in equality. All members of the family are treated with social equality. There is mutual respect amongst the family members regardless of age and their opinions are valued. In …show more content…
They value the children and all members of the large family’s voices are heard. They frequently discussed issues and problems together as a group. When the children made mistakes they came to the adults and felt able to explain themselves without fear of excessive anger. Recalling one specific time they actually called a family meeting to discuss the idea of selling the house and discussed this as a group. Danny Tanner often frequently talks with his daughters regarding their thoughts and opinions. He makes clear to them that he wants them to be individuals and values who they are as …show more content…
They feel they cannot run democratically without rules and order (Dreikurs et al., 1982) The rules are clearly stated within the home and expectations are known. Order is often kept through a family calendar, which often all family members have access to for changes and awareness. There may be agendas for the family meetings also located somewhere in the home in which any member can add to the agenda.
Conclusions about Democratic Leadership Democratic Leadership in families produces children with many positive characteristics that are desirable in society. These children are often confident and are not afraid to speak up. Children are given a voice in the home and seen as equal to their parents in terms of opinions and abilities. Children in democratic families are given reasons for things that occur. This promotes advanced moral reasoning in children (Kerr et al, 2004).
There is mutual respect in democratic families. Every person has the right to express themselves, but also the expectation placed upon them that they will listen to others opinions even when they differ from their own (Dreikurs et al.,1982). Feeling respected and understood has shown to help children form secure attachments. Democratic family members have more successful relationships outside the