Parenting is a complex activity that includes several precise behaviors that work independently and together to influence child outcomes. Although exact parenting behaviors, for example spanking or reading aloud may influence child development. The constructions of parenting methods are most useful to capture normal differences in parents' attempts to control as well as socialize their children. Although parents may vary in how they try to be in command of or socialize their children to the degree to which they do so. Categorizing parents according to whether they are elevated or low on parental demanding and responsiveness creates a typology of four parenting styles: authoritarian, authoritative, permissive, and uninvolved.
Parents with the authoritarian parenting style can be summarized in one phrase, “Children should be seen and not heard,” as stated by Joseph Lao, Ph.D., in his article Parenting Styles. One study found that about eighteen percent of American’s have parents with the authoritarian parenting style (“Parenting Styles – Authoritarian, Permissive, or Authoritative,” para. 9). The Authoritarian parenting style is more common among ethnic minority families than among while white families (Kopko, 2007). These authoritarian parents believe that it is their responsibility to provide for and take care of their children and know what is in their best interest and their children should have no say in how they should be taken care of and/or raised.
Abstract Research and Census indicates that single parents experience more stress due to economic, social and financial burdens, compared to traditional parents which included both parents. Many reviews indicate that stress has a major impact on the development of the single parent’s children. However, there are mixed views on the impact of single parent families and child development, coupled with the ability to effectively be a positive or negative role model. The purpose of writing this paper is to see whether single parent families provide adequate support and education, in spite of the stress linked to their households. Whether or not a parent is a positive or negative role model in a child’s life, often depends on the nurturing and nurturing of the individual.
This style emphasizes the control of parent over child, and unquestioning obedience. A child may ask a question like, “Why can’t I jump off of the slide?” An Authoritarian parent would respond with, “Because I said so,” instead of explaining why that activity may be dangerous for the child and the reasons why that activity is unsafe. Authoritarian style parents try to make their children conform to rules and will punish them on whim. These parents tend to be more detached and unemotional, which reflects onto the children, who tend to be withdrawn, unhappy, and distrustful. Authoritative parenting is the style that parents should aspire to have.
Abusive parents who use hitting, neglecting basic needs, and other action that lower an individual’s sense of self-worth, have a negative impact on the health of a child. Nurture also affects the growth of humans, because studies show that babies who receive affection from their parents will develop from children to adults who are happy and competent. It is proven that children who lack early emotional attachments or grow up fearful and expecting to be hurt will have a difficult time relating to peers. Nurturing their children the most important thing that parents can do. A parent’s
Although some stepparent-child bonds become extremely strong, the hurt, uncertainty and hesitation that many experience is undeniable. This awkward stage may even develop into full fledged animosity especially if a child feels that a potential stepparent is trying to replace a biological parent. Stepparents and their legal stepchildren may indeed experience many of the broad stages of interpersonal relationships, but the unique circumstances of remariage complicate every aspect of the process. The introduction between a child and a potential stepparent is different from many other relationships, because it may make the child feel that the situation
The short story “Two kinds” by Amy Tan is a personal heartbreaking story. It exhibits the conflicts in personalities, and the struggle between the child and parents. One now and then comes across many stories even in real life where he/she sees the sense of failure of expectation that the parents show, and there are cases where the parents try to live vicariously through their children. The parents believe that this is in the best interest of their children, and that causes them to be so motivated. Yes, of course the issue of family values, and morals should be taught to children at an early age.
Failure to follow the rules usually results in punishment. The parent is highly demanding and directive but are not responsive to the child not encourage give and take. (Gurian, Wagner) Authoritative or moderate parenting style is described by parents that set limits and rely on natural consequences for the child to learn from making mistakes. The authoritative parent establishes rules and guidelines that the child is expected to follow but are responsive to their child. This is a more democratic approach in the use of supportive rather than punitive disciplinary methods.
Fear of confrontation with resourceful parents overwhelms their desire of alerting child neglect. As a result children may continue to live in negligent despite public knowledge. Children with disabilities have in general a larger risk of being abused (predators seek out the weakest). Knowing this, both families and teachers have a very low threshold for alerting Child welfare. The situation may improve if the issue of children’s welfare were put on the agenda, in media as well as in school.
Divorce affects each member of the family which children experience it differently. Parents should sit down with their children and discuss the situation, but not going into detail, that would give mixed feelings towards the parent that is in fault. Even though parents are getting a divorce, they still are the most important people in a child’s life. Children tend to feel lonely, depressed, and rejected because of the situation. Children’s emotions, feelings, and how they cope with depends on how the parents display their coping skills (Lewis, 1999).