Examples Of Parenting In Fences

Troy’s Parenting There are four styles of parenting; authoritarian, permissive, uninvolved and authoritative. Many parents adopt one or more of these styles, however in the play Fences, written by August Wilson, Troy demonstrates a authoritarian styles of parenting. I believe this will have a negative effect on Cory in the future. A authoritarian parents have high expectations for their child or children however, provide very little feedback, and guidance. When the parent does provide feedback it’s usually harsh and not enough. Troy presents this throughout the play. Troy controls his son’s Cory way of life, everything to the sports he plays, future education, and what kind of job he has. Troy first demonstrates this in Act one, scene three