FMST 210 Lecture Notes - Diana Baumrind, Parenting Styles, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
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Definition of punishment: a consequence that causes an individual"s behavior to occur with less frequency. Definition of discipline: the canadian pediatric society (2004) describes discipline as follows: The word discipline means to impart knowledge and skill to teach. However, it is often equated with punishment and control. There is a great deal of controversy about the appropriate ways to discipline children, and parents are often confused about effective ways to set limits and instill self-control in their child. [the goal of] effective and positive discipline is related to teaching and guiding children, not just forcing them to obey (p. 214 of the textbook). Types of discipline: punishment power assertion method, reinforcement. Expectations/standards for a particular age: level of communication - Amount of 2-way communication/negotiation: based on the four dimensions above, baumrind distinguished between three parenting styles, authoritarian low, high, high, low (strict) 6: authoritative high, high, high, high (ideal)
