{"id":33171,"date":"2018-03-05T22:02:24","date_gmt":"2018-03-05T19:02:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lifeadvancer.com\/?p=33171"},"modified":"2018-03-05T22:02:24","modified_gmt":"2018-03-05T19:02:24","slug":"authoritative-parenting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lifeadvancer.com\/authoritative-parenting\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Authoritative Parenting and How It Affects Children?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Authoritative parenting is about moderation. In the following article, we will tackle the subject of this parenting method.<\/h2>\n

When it comes to parenting<\/a>, everyone has their own technique and opinion about which is best for their children. Authoritative parenting could be described as a mixture of the best elements of the two most extreme styles.<\/p>\n

While some may claim that one parenting method is better than the other, when you put them under scrutiny – do they really hold up well? Take, for example, permissive parenting – many parents swear by this method of parenting for teaching their children to be loving and kind.<\/p>\n

However, others tend to think that permissive parenting lacks boundaries and does not teach children about discipline and accountability.<\/p>\n

On the other side of the scale, authoritarian parenting is incredibly strict and the main complaint about this style is that it is too extreme. Blindly teach children<\/a> the law, without explaining why rules are in place, does not teach them anything other than parents rule.<\/p>\n

When you consider this wide spectrum of different parenting styles, you could be left confused as to which is best for your own children.\u00a0 In the following article, we will tackle the subject of a parenting method that could be described as a mixture of the best elements of the two most extreme styles – authoritative. We will also look at how it can affect children.<\/p>\n

What Exactly Is Authoritative Parenting?<\/h3>\n

Authoritative parenting (according to Diane Baumrind in 1966<\/em>) emphasizes moderation.\u00a0Parents<\/a> using this style see it as important to instill high standards into their children, while also being responsive and nurturing (much like permissive parents<\/em>).<\/p>\n

They also see parenting as an opportunity to teach their children independence and to use rational thought.\u00a0 While encouraging and expecting them to be co-operative and mature, they also support them emotionally.<\/p>\n

So, although authoritative parenting does include being loving and kind towards your children<\/strong>, it doesn’t let them get away with everything – particularly bad behavior. Taking an authoritative approach, therefore, involves being firm and the expectation that your children will behave in a responsible manner.<\/p>\n

This is different though to authoritarian parenting, where they expect blind obedience without kindness or discussion. Authoritative parenting includes reasoning with children to help them understand the consequences of bad and good behavior.<\/p>\n

How Does It Affect Children?<\/h3>\n

Based on the evidence, the authoritative parenting style tends to result in children<\/a> being well-behaved, academically successful, socially acceptable self-reliant and independent. That is, according to the anthropologist and founder of the site Parenting Science, Gwen Dewar.<\/p>\n

It has also been suggested that children brought up by the authoritative style of parenting are less likely to participate in acts of juvenile delinquency, are less likely to be interested in taking drugs and suffer from anxiety and depression<\/a>.<\/p>\n

There is a thought, according to Krevans and Gibb in 1996 that inductive discipline – a major part of authoritative parenting, is linked with developing far more advanced reasoning skills. Additionally, responsive and warm parenting can prevent kids from internalizing their problems and encourages them to develop secure attachments.<\/p>\n

And by discussing their feelings and thoughts with kids and can teach them to be effective ‘mind readers<\/strong>‘. There have also been thoughts that authoritative parenting could have a wide range of other positive benefits such as:<\/p>\n