Parenting Styles

Parents greatly influence the behaviors and reactions of their children. Psychologists have identified four main parenting styles:

  1. Authoritarian:  “because I told you so”
  2. Permissive: “kids will be kids”
  3. Authoritative: “let’s negotiate”
  4. Uninvolved: neglectful

Be aware of how each has specific social, emotional and self impact on the children we are raising.