1. Chapter 3: Human Development
Parenting Styles

2. Authoritarian Parenting
Parents are the bosses
Parents don’t believe they have to explain their actions or demands to their children
The child has no right to question parental decisions

3. Democratic or Authoritative Parenting
Children participate in decisions affecting their lives
There is a great deal of negotiating and discussion in these families
Parents listen to their children’s reasons for wanting to go somewhere or do something
Parents retain right to veto plans of which they disapprove

4. Permissive or Laissez-Faire Parenting
Children have final say
Parents may attempt to guide children, but give in when children insist on having their own way
Parents may simply give up their child-rearing responsibilities

5. The Best Parenting Style
According to experts, authoritative/democratic parents are the best for promoting secure, self-sufficient children