PSYC 2000 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Parenting Styles, These Kids, Gay Dad
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Parenting styles practices that parents exhibit in relation to their children and the effects of these practices. There are two main dimensions of parenting styles. Demandingness the degree to which parents set down rules and expectations for behavior and require their children to comply with them. Responsiveness the degree to which parents are sensitive to their children"s needs and the extent to which parents express love, warmth, and concern for their children. These two dimensions are combined in varying amounts to yield four different parenting styles. A researcher named diana buamrind introduced the terms for the parenting styles. Authoritative parents high in demandingness and high in responsiveness. These parents have clear rules for acceptable behavior, and their kids know the consequences for not following those rules. These parents explain why the rules are in place, and they are willing to discuss issues with their children. They are also demonstrative and warm in their interactions.
