equal opportunity/ADA institution Authoritarian Parenting Style Rigid, controlling Demanding Punitive Unreasonable expectations Adult-like job, chores Parent always right Parent makes decisions Little affection, warmth Unexpressed ideas, feelings Parent in control Little encouragement, praise Building Strong Families – Positive Discipline Overhead #1

equal opportunity/ADA institution Permissive Parenting Style Parent avoids control High level of nurturing, communication Few rules, guidelines Inconsistent Parent easily frustrated Few expectations Few demands Few social rules Parent behaves as friend Obedience not encouraged Building Strong Families – Positive Discipline Overhead #2

equal opportunity/ADA institution Authoritative Parenting Style Parent clearly in charge Firm guidelines Flexible boundaries High level of communication Respects ideas, feelings, emotions Mutual respect Teamwork, give and take Parent accepts uniqueness Allows for mistakes Reasonable expectations Appropriate responsibilities Healthy role modeling Encourages independence Affectionate Building Strong Families – Positive Discipline Overhead #3

equal opportunity/ADA institution A.C.T. A cknowledge feelings C ommunicate limits T arget two choices Building Strong Families – Positive Discipline Overhead #5

equal opportunity/ADA institution Alternatives to Punishment Show ways to help Strongly disapprove State expectations Show how to make amends Give a choice Take action Let child experience consequences Building Strong Families – Positive Discipline Overhead #7