Ragelienė and Justickis (2016) emphasized that while parenting style “can be understood from different theoretical perspectives”, the shared aspect of the varied definitions of parenting style revolves around the relationship between the parent and the child (p. 26). Within this relationship, multiple aspects, to include emotional warmth and acceptance as well as control demonstrated by the parent, designate the parenting style, which can have a positive or negative influence on the development of the child. As Broderick and Blewitt (2015) highlighted that a correlation exists between parenting style and child development, the authors cautioned the counselor against assuming parenting style is the only influence on the development of the child’s
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Each of these parenting styles can impact how a child develops feelings of self-worth, identity, sense of self, as well as the child’s emotional stability and behavior. To illustrate this influence, consider the information presented by Broderick and Blewitt (2015) that highlighted the benefits of an authoritative parenting style as children “are likely to show higher levels of competence, self-esteem, and self-regulation than children exposed to other parenting styles” (p. 184). Moreover, the authors emphasized that the authoritative style elicits positive characteristics in children to include “adaptability, competence and achievement, good social skills and peer acceptance, and low levels of antisocial or aggressive behavior” (Broderick & Blewitt, 2015, p. 182). As this parenting style balances high levels of warmth and control, the converse neglecting-uninvolved parenting style displays low levels of warmth and control resulting in possible difficulties in children, such as the display of inappropriate and aggressive behavior, diminished self-esteem, and symptoms of depression (Broderick & Blewitt, …show more content…
To demonstrate, the authoritarian parenting style elicits an environment that is low in warmth and high in control. This type of relationship between the parent and the child can lead to potential difficulties with the child, such as diminished self-regulation in the absence of authority, diminished self-esteem, and emotional instability that may be displayed as irritability, anxiety, and/or anger (Broderick & Blewitt, 2015). On the opposite end of the spectrum is the permissive parenting style, which is high in warmth and low in control. This type of relationship promotes an environment in which children display the propensity to “exhibit uncontrolled, impulsive behavior” as well as higher levels of aggressive behavior (Broderick & Blewitt, 2015, p. 182). While it is evident that the parenting styles discussed impact the development of the child and the presentation of characteristics and behaviors, the counselor must also consider factors influencing development such as culture and environment, which are discussed
Each of these parenting styles can impact how a child develops feelings of self-worth, identity, sense of self, as well as the child’s emotional stability and behavior. To illustrate this influence, consider the information presented by Broderick and Blewitt (2015) that highlighted the benefits of an authoritative parenting style as children “are likely to show higher levels of competence, self-esteem, and self-regulation than children exposed to other parenting styles” (p. 184). Moreover, the authors emphasized that the authoritative style elicits positive characteristics in children to include “adaptability, competence and achievement, good social skills and peer acceptance, and low levels of antisocial or aggressive behavior” (Broderick & Blewitt, 2015, p. 182). As this parenting style balances high levels of warmth and control, the converse neglecting-uninvolved parenting style displays low levels of warmth and control resulting in possible difficulties in children, such as the display of inappropriate and aggressive behavior, diminished self-esteem, and symptoms of depression (Broderick & Blewitt, …show more content…
To demonstrate, the authoritarian parenting style elicits an environment that is low in warmth and high in control. This type of relationship between the parent and the child can lead to potential difficulties with the child, such as diminished self-regulation in the absence of authority, diminished self-esteem, and emotional instability that may be displayed as irritability, anxiety, and/or anger (Broderick & Blewitt, 2015). On the opposite end of the spectrum is the permissive parenting style, which is high in warmth and low in control. This type of relationship promotes an environment in which children display the propensity to “exhibit uncontrolled, impulsive behavior” as well as higher levels of aggressive behavior (Broderick & Blewitt, 2015, p. 182). While it is evident that the parenting styles discussed impact the development of the child and the presentation of characteristics and behaviors, the counselor must also consider factors influencing development such as culture and environment, which are discussed