Parenting Styles In Romeo And Juliet

Parenting style is one of the leading factors in how well a child develops psychologically. Although there is no “best” way to parent a child, there is certainly a protocol that results in a more successful and happier child. Psychologists describe the ideal parenting as being “responsive to their children and willing to listen to questions.” (Cherry,2016) This results in both parties having a say in the matter. It is important to note, however that there is also a way of raising your child that does not give promising results and can affect the child for the rest of their life. This can vary from not giving them the love they need, ignoring them or being inconsiderately abrasive. This causes them to feel neglected as well as oppressed both
When saying that they “care” what I mean is that unlike the Capulets, they try to find the root of Romeo's troubles rather than shun him for letting out his emotions. This leads to a more stable child, as we can see in the various scenes of the play. When Tybalt tries to duel with Romeo, he surprisingly objects to it saying “to such a greeting. Villain am I none. Therefore, farewell. I see thou know’st me not.”(III,i,35-36) Although part of the reason that he objects to go into battle with Tybalt is because of his recent marriage to Juliet, it is undeniable that the way that he was brought up also takes part in his decision. This is a result of the outstanding parenting and dedication the Montagues have towards their son. Of course some could say that he is more loved by them because he is a male, but the chances of this being a coincidence is unlikely. Shakespeare’s writing is very equal and the role of women is just as important as it is of men. Therefore when we see Romeo choosing the alternative of fighting, he is both honoring and mirroring what his parents would do in that situation. It is seen in an earlier scene in the play that the Montagues aren’t the ones who initiate a fight. In the beginning of the first act there is a fight breaking out and although he claims that Montague “flourishes his blade in spite of him.”(I,i,68)
There are many ways that a child can pick up the negative behavior that could be given to them by their parents such as how their adults deal with situations or how they act towards the child when at home. There is a rough outline that parents should follow in order to provide a balanced relationship. There is a very fine line between wanting respect and wanting them to fear you and sadly there are some individuals who cannot differentiate the two. We still have the same problems today; it is difficult knowing what is the right thing to do and what is not when you are raising a child. In the end, the best thing to know is to ask yourself if what you are doing is in the child’s best interest. Those who have children who look up to them and depend on them should know that although it might not seem like it right now, children will never forget the type of attention which they received at an early age when they are with loved