Describe the three different parenting styles and discuss how they might impact on children’s behaviour.
Using the information based on Thomas and Rowanna’s family in chapter two I will demonstrate how the different parenting styles and certain changes in environment can affect children’s behaviour in their infant upbringing.
How parents bring up their children can vary, often being very different. The three parenting styles are examples of the different approaches adults can use in the upbringing of children. Lots of other factors can have an effect on the child’s behaviour and development also
Based on Baumrinds (1967) four dimensions of parenting the three styles of parenting consist of the authoritarian, permissive and authoritative. Showing the authoritarian as a negative parenting style colloby et al (2012) (p60) shows Alistair and Cara knowing that constant practice is critical to Thomas’s speech therapy progress have used this style, leading to Thomas becoming reluctant and not complying with their demands. This style does not …show more content…
Colloby et al (2012) shows the hardship brought upon Alistair and Cara due to Diana’s permissive style of parenting. With stepping in she is undermining their rules, something that may lead to Thomas’s behaviour being more defiant in the future. This is also giving Thomas a choice of his own as to what he does or doesn’t want to do.
The authoritative parenting style is a balanced form of parenting, built on forming good strong healthy boundaries whilst at the same time listening to the child’s point of view. Colloby et al (2012) (p64) describes the use of reward charts to manage Thomas’s behaviour when it comes to his speech therapy practise, by getting Thomas involved in the making of the chart and getting him to choose his reward if he applies himself to ten minutes a day. Giving Thomas control in his own