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Observations of Parenting Styl


            
            
             The authoritarian style of parenting uses a high degree of parental control over a child's behavior and little nurturance in the form of praise, affection, and rewards. The child is expected to follow the parents' rules and regulations without questions or attempts at negotiation. The parent uses a forceful style of discipline (Moore, 1992).
             The authoritative parenting style is one of which uses high level of nurturing and moderate parental control over the child's behavior and activities. This style of parenting uses praise, rewards, and affection in nurturing and teaching the child what they expect from him. The parent teaches the child to follow the family values by explaining the rules and regulations to the child when administering a rule. The child learns to follow the family values by desire to please the parent because the parenting style is supportive and encouraging of the child (Moore, 1992). "Extensive verbal give-and-take is allowed, and parents are warm and nurturant toward the child." (Santrock, 1999, p. 230).
             The indulgent/permissive parenting style uses high levels of nurturing and low parental control over the child's activities and behavior. He develops a lack of respect for others because he is used to having what he wants when he wants it (Santrock, 1999). The parents' involvement with the child is limited to giving into the child's demands with love and affection but not teaching the child respect for .
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             others or limits. "The parent is an inconsistent disciplinarian who is accepting of a child's impulses, desires and actions." (Moore, 1992, ERIC) .
             The neglectful parent is uninterested and uninvolved in the child's life. The child develops a lack of self-control and does not socialize well with his peers. (Santrock, 1999).
             Observation #1: authoritative parenting style.
             I observed a family of four eating dinner at Chili's one evening. There was a father who didn't seem involved or present, an infant in a carrier, a warm and involved mother and a little boy around 4 years old.


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