1. The Psychology of Parenting (♥ or </3)
By:
Kayley Morphet
And
Carey Burnett

2. Four Types of Parenting
Authoritarian Parenting
Strict rules
Harsh punishments
No explanation for rules (“Because I said so.”)
Very high level of achievement and status, but low responsiveness
Obedience- and status-oriented
Expect orders to be obeyed
Low on love, affection and nurturing.

3. Four Types of Parenting
Authoritative Parenting
Rules and guidelines established
Responsive, democratic – listen to questions
Nurturing and forgiving, not punishing
Assertive, without being intrusive or restrictive
Supportive, not punitive
Want their children to be assertive, socially responsible, self-regulated, and cooperative

4. Four Types of Parenting
Permissive Parenting
Very few demands
Rarely discipline child
Low standards for maturity and self-control
Non-traditional, lenient, avoid confrontation
Nurturing and communicative
Take status of friend rather than parent

5. Four Types of Parenting
Uninvolved/Neglectful Parenting
Few demands
Low responsiveness
Little communication
Fulfill basic needs of child, but are otherwise detached or generally not involved
In extreme cases, might reject or neglect child
No limits, no support
Unresponsive and undemanding toward the child.
Lack of emotional involvement and supervision of children.
Parents are usually struggling to manage their own neglected childhoods; they are lacking personal, financial and supportive help for themselves, often the result of their own tragic childhood.

6. Influence of Parenting Styles on Child
Authoritarian parenting:
Pros: Obedient, proficient
Cons: Low self-esteem, unhappy, trouble socializing, withdrawn, moody, fearful of new situations

7. Influence of Parenting Styles on Child
Authoritative parenting:
Pros: high self esteem, socially confident, inquisitive, self-assured, self-reliant, high respect for authority
Cons: N/A

8. Influence of Parenting Styles on Child
Permissive parenting:
Pros: more creative
Cons: behaviorally and verbally impulsive, aggressive, trouble dealing with imposed limits, believe their parents don’t care about them or their behavior

9. Influence of Parenting Styles on Child
Uninvolved/Neglectful parenting:
Pros: N/A
Cons: deviant behavior, occurrences of drug and alcohol use extremely high

10. Uninvolved/ Neglectful
High Responsiveness
Low Responsiveness
High Demands
Authoritative
Authoritarian
Low Demands
Permissive
Uninvolved/ Neglectful

11. Discussion Questions
Do you think the way a parent raises their child will affect the way that child will raise his or her future children? How?
Do you feel that the beliefs of the parents will influence those of the child?
Why do you believe children or adolescents rebel?

12. ♥Works Cited♥ Horner, Becky. "How Do Parenting Styles Affect
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Bradley, Nicki. “Authoritarian Parenting: An Overview.” Families.com 17 Feb :45 AM < an-overview>
Dorthey Corkille Briggs. Your Child’s Self Esteem-The key to his life. Harper and Row
Uninvolved Parenting Style. Consistantparentingadvice.com. parenting-style.html.
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