The Effects Of Parenting Styles On Kids - 1155 Words

â€Å"Focus more about who your child is than on what your child does. Remember, you’re growing a person, not fixing a problem† L.R. Knost. To see the importance of different parenting techniques, one must look at the Authoritative, Authoritarian, Permissive, and Lenient parenting techniques. Over the years parenting styles have changed drastically. In the mid twentieth century, parents weren’t as concerned about their children but as the years progressed on, parents became more aware of what was going on with their children and what their children were up to. According to AHA parenting, there are four types of parenting styles: Authoritarian, Authoritative, Permissive, and uninvolved otherwise known as lenient (AHA Parenting). A study†¦show more content†¦According to Baumrind, these parents are â€Å"obedience- and status- oriented, and expect their orders to be obeyed without an explanation† (1991). A research study conducted by Laura Markham, a clinical psychologist, says â€Å"being too strict can cause depression and loneliness in the children, because a child may feel unwanted† (Markham). Overall the Authoritarian parenting approach leads to children who are obedient and proficient but the children generally rank lower in happiness, social competition, and self esteem. Some characteristics of the Authoritarian parent includes parents who have absolute control over their children. â€Å"Authoritarian parents think that they know what is best for their kids; therefore it is up to the parents to dictate what the children really need. Authoritative parents limit or ban most things that their children enjoy because these will distract the kids from their best academic performance† (What is your parenting style?). The Authoritarian parent worry about preparing their child for not just the child’s present but also for the child’s future; They strongly be lieve that a child should develop positive habits early in life so it will follow them throughout their lifetime. The outcome of a test conducted by PISA concludes that children with an oriental background tend to have a better performance rate compared to American students. Authoritative Parenting technique sets rules that the