PSYC 160 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Parenting Styles
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Authoritarian parents: they are controlling, punitive, rigid, and cold. Their world is law, and they value strict, unquestioning obedience from their children. They also do not tolerate expressions of disagreement. Permissive parents: contrast, provide lax and inconsistent feedback (2nd alternative). They require little of their children, and they don"t see themselves as holding much responsibility for how their children turn out. They place little or no limits or control on their children"s behavior. Authoritative parents: are rm, setting clear and consistent limits. Although they tend to be relatively strict, they are loving and emotionally supportive. They try to reason with their children, giving explanations for why they should behave in a particular way, and communicating the rationale for any punishment they may impose. Uninvolved parents: show virtually no interest in their children, displaying indi erent, rejecting behavior. They are detached emotionally and see their role as no more than feeding, clothing, and providing shelter for their child.
