Ms. McGowen
English 4
July 19, 2016
Parenting Styles
Parenting is a huge topic, especially in the world of newlyweds and expectant parents. There are many issues and ideas to be considered, such as punishments, rewards, religion, leniency, et cetera. The four styles of parenting include many opinions on the parent-child relationship, many relationships and punishments: authoritarian, authoritative, permissive, and uninvolved. These four styles of parenting amplify personality types in parents, and create personality types in children.
Children in an authoritarian home tend to sneak around, and have a lack of trust. The authoritarian parents usually lack an emotional bond with their children, sometimes they are not capable of …show more content…
Children in an authoritative home tend to sneak around less than those in authoritarian homes, but more than those in permissive homes. These children are given privacy to a point. The rules are laid out alongside the punishments, and usually, the parents stick to these rules, give or take a few exceptions. This style of parenting is strict, but consistent, and many times the children grow up to maintain an authoritative home in the future. The authoritative parents create a bond with their children, and explain why the children are being punished when they are punished. Many religious parents use this parenting style, because it teaches that authority is not all good and not all bad. Many people prefer authoritative because it impresses obedience on a …show more content…
Permissive parenting is a very laid back style of friendship rather than parenting, unlike authoritative parenting, which is setting boundaries, and keeping them with love. Many new parents are confused, and unable to understand how parenting works, or what style they should use. The styles of parenting involve many factors, such as the number of children in the house, the impression that is wanted on the children, and the type of relationship the parent wants. The four parenting styles include many relationship types, many types of punishment for the children, and many different opinions on the parent-child relationship. The style chosen for any specific family is chosen for what fits the family’s needs the best, and what fits the child’s needs best. Every child is different, as is every parent. Each style brings a different level of happiness, and a happy home equals a happy