PSYO 2090 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Sibling Rivalry, Birth Order, Parenting Styles
28 Mar 2014
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Authoritarian parenting: a restrictive, punitive style in which parents exhort the child to follow their directions and to respect work and effort. The authoritarian parent places firm limits and controls on the child and allows little verbal exchange. Authoritative parenting: a parenting style in which parents encourage their children to be independent, but still place limits and controls on their actions. Extensive verbal give-and-take is allowed, and parents are warm and nurturing toward the child. Neglectful parenting: a style in which the parent is very uninvolved in the child"s life. Indulgent parenting: a style of parenting in which parents are highly involved with their children but place few demands or controls on them. The support that parents provide each other in jointly raising a child. Children in divorced families are more likely to experience academic, behavioural and interning problems. Children who have a mature and responsible personality adjust better upon parents" divorce.
