Erin Hendry - Year 12 CAFS 2012 - Parenting Styles

Authoritarian
Demanding Inexible Expects obedience Dictator-like No compromise

Democratic
Fair/equal Has set rules Explains the necessity of rules and the consequences if they are not followed Free sharing of values and ideas

Leads to child becoming:

Distant Resentful Unhappy Respectful

Leads to child becoming:

Respectful Included/listened to Trusting of family members To feel understood

Appropriate to use:
During emergency situations i.e. re, crossing roads etc

Appropriate to use:
In most situations, especially from a young age so that a child understands rules, consequences and how to behave appropriately

Not appropriate to use:

When a child does not understand something When a child achieves success in something

Not appropriate to use:

During emergency situations

Erin Hendry - Year 12 CAFS 2012 - Parenting Styles

Permissive/Indulgent
Weak parent Lenient No limits Based around the childs personal wants

Negligent
Distant Doesnt fulll needs of child Does not put childs needs ahead of their own desires/needs Usually associated with addictions i.e. gambling, substance abuse, alcoholism

Leads to child becoming:

Disrespectful Lazy Feeling a sense of power over their parent and other authorities

Leads to child:
Becoming neglected Feeling exploited Having a higher risk of illness (both physical and mental) and death Having a higher likelihood to run away Having a higher likelihood to be taken into foster care, DoCS etc

Appropriate to use:
When rewarding the child for doing well in something On special occasions i.e. birthdays

Not appropriate to use:

During emergency situations During early years of childhood when child is learning about appropriate behaviour and rules

Appropriate to use:
Never.

Not appropriate to use:

Always.

Erin Hendry - Year 12 CAFS 2012 - Parenting Styles

Which style is best?

Parenting is not a simple process which can be completed by following a list of steps. It involves trial and error and is entirely determined by each individuals whether is be the parent/s or childs - environment, values, principles, perspective and ideas. A combination of authoritarian, permissive and democratic is often best, but depending on each situation and individual. Some styles suit different people better, and work more efciently for different parents/ children. It is key to use the correct style of parenting during emergencies or crises, or situations with a high emotional level. Parenting is a process that cannot be simplied every person raises their children in different ways, but as long as a childs needs are fullled, the parent has achieved success.