Comparing My Parenting Styles

As I grew up, I remembered being asked by many relatives and friends “If both of your parents are drowning, which one would you save first?” It was something I also saw when I watched television shows. I knew it was a joke and I didn’t take it too seriously. Both of my parents are so caring and would do anything for their three children. They are two of the most kind-hearted and talented people that I know and I am who I am today because of them. However, differences come with similarities. Despite being alike in certain perspectives, my parents are both very different when it comes to their personalities, parenting styles, and involvements. My mom is quite the character. She loves meeting and socializing with people. Every time she is meeting with friends or family, she always has a lot to say. Sharing her thoughts and knowledge with others makes her happy and she is not shy about it at all. In fact, I would say she is rather a leader than a follower. My dad, on the other hand, is more laid-back and calm. He prefers to stay in his bubble and only does what he is comfortable with. Most of the time, he is following my mom’s orders. …show more content…
My mom has an authoritative parenting style. Although she has never told me her rules, I know what she expects of me and I try my best to follow it. She gives me my freedom and doesn’t restrict my activities outside. If my mom is not satisfied with something I have done, she will explain it to me right away. Unlike my mom who is clear with her rules, my dad is rather a little bit more carefree. It’s obvious that he cares about my wellbeing; however, he doesn’t say it or show it. My dad usually just follows after my mom. If my mom says something, he will also go by it. If I have done something wrong, he will wait for my mom to make an order first. Since my dad is so used to my mom handling business in the house, he usually backs away when there is