What Type of Parent Are You?

Different Styles of Parenting

By: Veronica Cabrera

May, 3 2012

I considered this topic to be so interesting that I had to share it. I was reading that there are four different types of parenting. According to psychologist Diana Baumrind, (1966) the four types of parenting are; authoritarian, permissive, authoritative, and uninvolved parents. Each of them are described as:

Authoritarian parents are also known as the "bossy" parents. These parents do not allow their children to question their decisions or orders. They like to control them with strict standards and do not approve of their children expressing disagreement.

Permissive parents are very lenient with their children. They are not consistent with their rules and demand very little from their children. In other words, they let the child do what he or she pleases.

Authoritative parents like to set limits. They teach discipline and are consistent with their rules. They encourage independence and they explain things to their children when needed. They teach their children to set goals and to be responsible.

Uninvolved parents don't really care much about what happens to their child. They show little interest and affection. Some of them believe that providing food, clothing, and shelter is all they have to do for the child. They tend to fall in the category of negligent, or even abusive.

The personality type, that children produce as result of the type of parenting they had, would be:

Authoritarian's children end up being unsocial, unfriendly, anxious, and withdrawn.

Permissive's children often behave with low self control. They are anti-social,  moody, and dependent.

Authoritative's children are very social, most of the time. They are independent, responsible, and reliable.

Uninvolved parents' children are usually rebellious, and anti-social.

It seems like being an authoritative parent would be the best way to raise our children.

We should give them responsabilities according to their ages. We should explain things and hear their point of view so we can develop the right message properly. We should maintain our position as parents and adults without forgetting that they are also thoughtful and emotional individuals.

Veronica Cabrera, Realtor

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