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PARENTING: TYPES AND EFFECTS ON CHILDREN



         Parenting styles significantly influence a child's development and can be broadly categorized into

         four main types: Authoritative, Authoritarian, Permissive, and Uninvolved. Each style has distinct
         characteristics and varying impacts on children's behavior, emotional well-being, and overall
         development.


          1. Authoritative Parenting
         Characteristics:
         - High responsiveness and high demands.

         - Sets clear standards and enforces rules.
         - Encourages independence while maintaining limits
         - Open communication and nurturing.
         Effects on Children:
         - Tend to be happy, capable, and successful.
         - Good social skills and high self-esteem.
         - Better emotional regulation and problem-solving abilities.



          2. Authoritarian Parenting
         Characteristics:
         - High demands and low responsiveness.
         - Strict rules and expectations with little flexibility.
         - Punitive discipline with less warmth.
         - Limited open dialogue; parent-driven decisions
         Effects on Children:
         - Often obedient and proficient, but with lower happiness levels.
         - May exhibit anxiety, low self-esteem, and social skills.

         - Higher risk of developing aggressive behavior outside the home.


         3. Permissive Parenting
         Characteristics:
         - High responsiveness and low demands.
         - Few rules or expectations.
         - Indulgent, with an emphasis on freedom.
         - Open communication but more of a friend than a parent role.
         Effects on Children:

         - Often struggle with self-discipline and authority.
         - Tend to have higher self-esteem but may exhibit behavioral problems.
         - May face difficulties in academic and social settings due to lack of boundaries.






                                                            By Mrs. Ifeoluwa Okusanya              PTA PRO
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