Based on the work of Diana Baumrind, a developmental psychologist, the following 4 types of Parenting Styles has been framed. They are authoritative, authoritarian, permissive and neglectful. Each one of these Parenting Styles carries different characteristics and brings about different reactions in the children. 

This classification of parenting styles has been studied for over 25 years in different countries. Results are generally found to be as expected as stated below for each parenting style. Find what type of Parent-Children relationship you have with your child by reading this blog.

Types Of Parenting Styles:

Authoritative Parent

 Highly Demanding and Highly Supportive. 

Authoritarian or Disciplinarian Parent

Highly Demanding and Not Supportive.

Permissive or Indulgent Parent

Highly Supportive and Not Demanding.

Neglectful Parents

Uninvolved.

Also Read: Do You Know Your Child’s Personality And Behaviour?

From decades of studies, researchers also found that the authoritative parenting style is consistently linked to the best outcomes for kids. Therefore, it is considered the best and most effective parenting style by psychologists and psychiatrists.

However, exceptional cases are present in these Parenting Styles. Below mentioned points are some of the factors that may also play a part in determining how a child turns out.

1. Parenting Styles vs Parenting Practices:

Every Parent is different and for the same parenting style, no two parents can follow it in the same manner.

2. Cultural and Ethnics Differences:

Some studies found that authoritative parenting is not always the best style across families from diverse ethnic.

3. Child Temperament:

Children’s own behavior can affect the parent’s choice of parenting and the outcomes.

These Types Of Parenting Styles are a simple guide to help decode your parenting style and to provide general suggestions on how to raise your child using these 4 Types Of Parenting Styles according to your needs.  Also, keeping in mind that every parent-child relationship is different we can say that there is no one sure way to go about parenting.

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