...Sydney L. Guy Dr. Chabot November 10, 2013 English 1302.T.11 Parenting Styles Every day persons engage in others who have been conveyed up in different dwellings than they have been raised in. The new people they meet converse, proceed, and respond differently than what that individual may anticipate. These outsiders act this way, not by alternative, but by the way they were raised. Parents around the world have numerous distinct ways and traditions that they bring their young kids up in that these parents believe will arrange their children for the genuine world. There are three different kinds of parenting methods that are prevalent in this generation. Authoritarian, permissive, and authoritative parenting methods each have distinct characteristics and effect the way their young kids grow up and evolve and are classified accordingly in the society today. “Old-fashioned rules help your children understand where they stand, what they are allowed to do, and what is expected of them. Unlike permissive parents who always want to be liked, authoritarian parents expect to be respected” (Llyod). Authoritarian parenting is dictatorial, unjust, and rough. With obedience being the first priority, authoritarian parents are strict with their children. These parents do not display much warmth or nurture towards their children and are inclined to be requiring yet not responsive.”These parents support one-sided communication where they establish rules without explanation and expect them...
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...for my opinion, so if there are any parents out there who are currently or considering paying your children to make good grades, I’m going to tell you like I told him, DON’T DO IT. In this speech I’m going to • Describe the 4 styles of parenting as listed on www.pediatrics.com which can be broken down into old school and new school. • Tell you why “Pay for an A” is ineffective • Alternative ways to reward By the time I’m finished, you’ll understand why it is a terrible idea. Body: I. Which Parenting Style is you? “Old school” Parenting Style Authoritarian - This is the classic no nonsense do as I say, not as I do parenting style. “Control” is the key word with this style, where kids are expected to obey and obey immediately. Rules are the corner stone of this parenting style and parents enforce them with fear and intimidation. (Gods hand as it were) Consequences are followed through upon without emotion or consideration of extenuating circumstances. A rule is broken then you must pay. This type of parent is seen as cold and unfeeling but this does not mean the parent(s) do not love their child, they just operate in a rigid world that does not allow for warm fuzzy’s. Authoritative - This is the middle ground of parenting. You are in charge but the kids feel empowered because you allow some latitude in their behavior and...
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...The personality of a person is very important. There are several factors that contribute to a person’s unique personality. Each individual has different factors that have positively and negatively affected their lives and personality. As for myself, my personality was sculpted by the importance of my family, how independence is vital, my upbringing and parenting options, and finally, how education has affected my personality. Theories of personality are significant because it makes you view things differently and even similar to your parents. People often asks themselves, “Why do I work so hard?” or “What keeps me motivated day after day?” Most are unsure, but the answer is family. Whether they know it or not, family is the first real relationship you have with another human being. However, some are still uncertain as to what the meaning of family is? Everyone is faced with tough situations at some point in their lives, family helps them sustain and solve their situation based on their values that they learned from their parents. People’s values are all different based on their family and this is another thing that separates you from the rest of the world (Kanade, 2011).. Family has always been an essential part of my life. Being raised by solely my mother, it made me very close to her and my siblings. Most people don’t realize that when they were brought into this world they were unfit to survive, but with the aid of family and society, they prepare you for a future of independence...
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...Infancy Anna Parks PSY/375 7-21-14 Dr. Luster Infancy Every human being begins developing in one way or another, from the moment they come into this world. Development and all its aspects begin in infancy and continue throughout one’s entire lifetime. It is a common belief that infants and young children are influenced by the environment that surrounds them. Cognitive and social aspects of development are shaped and molded at an early age, as well as language, speech, perception, and motor skills. A young child’s life is influenced by parents and family members, which is why they have a significant impact on the child’s development. When a child is old enough to attend school, he or she will also begin to adapt to the atmosphere of the school they are attending and to educational environment in that school; this will in turn affect the child’s cognitive development and social skills. When a baby is first born, his or her brain begins to go through developmental changes. During the early stages of childhood, experiences can be split into two categories, experience-expectant and experience-dependent. Expectant experiences are those experiences that are common and somewhat universal experiences, and that most infants go through. Some of these experiences can be, but are not limited to, love from parents or families, perception of surrounding objects, and recognizing facial expressions (Berger, 2008). Dependent experiences are less universal and are more individualized, and...
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...INTRODUCTION What is parenting? According to online dictionary Merriam-Webster, parenting is a process of taking care of children and developed them into a better person in future. Being a parent is the greatest gift from God to us. Having children strengthen the family bond and educate us to love what we have and be grateful of this precious gift. Parentingskills is one of the crucial responsibility in raising children in today modern world.Today, parents need to understand the basic needs to be a good parent thus strive in being a better example to their children. Kids are like the diamond that we need to polish and shine to get the best shape and design. They in need of attention and full support from the closest person to them, their own parents. The goal when dealing with our children is not to show who’s boss , not to instill fear, but to develop a decent and self confidence human being. (Laurence Steinberg,Phd, The Ten Basic Principle of Good Parenting) . CONTENT Characteristics of Good Parent. Listen to your children Parenting is one of the most researched area in the field of social science. Most of the parent out there based on their parents parenting style which might not be suitable in current modern days. According to Laurence Steinberg, in The Ten Basic Principle of Good Parenting, most of the parents base their action on gut reaction, rarely parents think thoroughly before acting on their children. Children should never be...
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...Parenting Styles and development Three adults each brought up under a different parenting style as a child might all cope differently when having to deal with their own children during their social and personality development. One parent may have been raised as a child with authoritative parenting skills and would be able to instill in their own children that mannerism is expected and required for their elders especially and nothing less will be accepted if they want to succeed in life and have parents around for a long period of time without having to worry about kids that doesn’t make anything of themselves and making their lives harder. This parent would be able to show their kids love and respect and would expect that from their kids as well. A parent that grew up under the authoritarian parenting skills only wants their kids to behave in a manner that would show obedience for their sake and at the same time doesn’t worry or try to teach them to respect others not realizing they are cutting their own lives short in the eyes of God by not being obedient and this will make their parent grow older quicker than anything and harder to maintain a social life because of not teaching the kids respect. The third parent who may have had permissive parenting skills as a child was allowed to run wild so to speak and therefore will do the same thing for their own kids and not teach them any moral or values as far as life goes. They will have no control over their kids at all and...
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...The Two Approaches to Parenting “Two styles to consider are quite similar sounding, but have some much nuanced differences. These styles are authoritative and authoritarian and here we will compare and contrast the two styles of parenting” (http://studentoffortune.com). “Child-rearing plays an important role in building up children’s characteristics. While all parents have their own ways in child-rearing, there are two main parenting styles: authoritative and authoritarian”(http://studentoffortune.com). “Authoritarian parenting styles are highly demanding and direction oriented but relatively non-responsive. They expect their children to obey them without question. Explanations for their demands upon their children are unnecessary and can be seen as a challenge to their authority” (http://www.parenting-healthy-children.com/authoritarian-parenting.html). Authoritarian parenting is similar to monarchic administration. In this style, parents establish must to follow rules and regulations for children. Minor failure to obey these guidelines will result in punishment. This is the most unproductive and closed way of parenting as in authoritarian parenting parents never explain the importance of following the rules, or they simply do not bother to understand the emotional or feeling level of kids who may wonder why to follow rules. Authoritarian parents do not tolerate kids questioning their authority on kids. Kids are expected to follow blindly what is ordered by the parents. In authoritarian...
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...later point in their life. When an infant is born, the brain starts to immediately go through several developmental changes. Normal cognitive growth in a child is dependent on the right types of environmental exposures. “Authoritative parents will also allow children to be independent, which teaches kids that they are capable of accomplishing things on their own, helping to foster strong self-esteem and self-confidence”. Although these different types of parents may value obedience and discipline, they will sometimes use punishment when their children do not do what they expect them to do. Permissive parents are different they have very few limits on their children and often will not give them any household responsibilities. This type of parenting is believed to encouraging and allows their children to be free thinkers and to make their own decisions. Infancy and Early Childhood Development During the first two years of an infant’s life body changes take place in the body, mind, and social relationships. The brain triples in size the digestive system begins to accommodate food, which helps to nourish the brain and body so that the child will grow. It is important during this time to stimulate the infant so the child can reach its full potential (Berger, 2011). In order to figure out what type of stimulation is needed the caregiver must follow the baby’s lead. Infants respond to what their brain needs which is why they like to look at different objects and listen...
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...a Parenting Styles Questionnaire- Analysis QUESTIONS: | | | |Questions |Percent Response | |What is your age? |15-6.7% were of this age | | |16-93.3% were of this age | |What is your gender? |Male:47% | | |Female:53% | |Which of the following best describes your religious |Muslim:60% | |affiliation? |Hindu:16.7% | | |Christian-Catholic:3.3% | | |Christian-Other:6.7% | | |Atheist/Agnostic:3.3% | | |Buddhist:3.3% | | ...
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...Discuss the nature-nurture debate in relation to the development of the individual (M1) & Evaluate how nature and nurture may affect the physical, intellectual, emotional and social development of two stages of the development of the individual (D1). Nature can be loosely defined as genetic inheritance or the genetic makeup (the information encoded in your genes) which a person inherits from both parents at the time of conception and carries throughout life. Several things in an individual genetically inherits include; ranging from gender, eye colour, risks for certain diseases and exceptional talents to height. The concept of nature thus refers to biologically inherited tendencies and abilities that people have and which may get revealed later on as they grow up. Nurture can be defined as the different environmental factors to which a person is subjected from birth to death. There are many environmental factors. They include both physical environments and social environments. Some theorists believe that people behave as they do according to genetic predispositions or even because of ‘animal instincts.’ This is known as the ‘nature’ theory of human behaviour. Other theorists believe that people think and behave in certain ways because they are taught to do so. This is known as the ‘nurture’ theory of human behaviour. (www.yourenglishlessons.wordpress.com) Nature refers to the inherited (genetic) characteristics and tendencies that influence development. Some inherited...
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...Controversy and Its Effects on Parenting Styles Kristal Sacco Kaplan University During the years from 1986-2012, Asian-college bound students scored remarkably higher than any other race tested in the mathematics category for the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) (Fast Facts, 2013). Within those 26 years, one constant that has remained the same is the Asian culture and their authoritative parenting style. It is this style of raising children that makes them so academically successful. Amy Chua, author of ‘Battle Hymn of a Tiger Mother’, wrote a memoir in 2011 to help and try to explain how a tiger mother raises her children. Tiger mother parenting bases its methods on ancient parenting styles. It is understood that in Asian culture, parents assume their children are born strong and meant to be successful, whereas in Western culture, parents assume fragility and that their children need to be given several chances to overcome and obstacle. Tiger mothers take it upon themselves to place certain pitfalls within their children’s path, as a way of teaching them problem solving strategies (Chua, 2011). The Wall Street Journal published the article “Why Chinese Mothers Are Superior” based on Chua’s work. The article contains excerpts from Chua’s memoir, and made the plea that strict Chinese upbringing was superior. This was further recognized in a poll from the Wall Street Journal website, where the majority of poll takers voted that the strict Eastern parenting method was far better...
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...Parenting Style and the Psychological Wellbeing in Young Adults Name: Course Instructor: Abstract This study examines the effects of opinion of parenting styles; (I will use PS to denote Parenting Styles) on the psychosocial success; (I will use PSS to denote psychosocial success) of emerging adults; (I will use EAs to denote emerging Adults). PSS was described as the successful resolution of the responsibilities hypothesized by Erikson’s juncture theory of psychosocial advancements (Erikson, 1975). The procedures of Psychosocial Development founded on Erikson’s hypothesis; (Hawley, 1988), the PAQ or Parental Authority Questionnaire (Buri 1991), coupled with the Internal-External level of Rotter (1966) were fulfilled by 334 undergraduates (ages 18-25). Examination revealed relations between • Authoritative style of parenting and PSS. • Maternal authoritative upbringing and internal Rotter’s hypothesis. • External Rotter’s hypothesis and maternal permissive and totalitarian PS. The link between paternal PS and PSS was also restrained by Rotter’s hypothesis. EAs’ PSS may be influenced both directly by their acuity of the PS they stumble upon earlier in life and circuitously through assumptions which may also be inclined by apparent PS. Introduction Arnett (2000) has recommended that the period of life spanning from age 18 to 25 be regarded as a distinctive life stage termed as Emerging Adulthood or Young Adulthood....
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...is to help our child become self-reliant, respectful, and self-controlled. Relatives, schools, churches, therapists, health care professionals, and others can help. But the primary responsibility for discipline rests with us parents. Take a look at current parenting styles. According to Baumrind there are three styles of parenting: • An authoritative parent has clear expectations and consequences and is affectionate toward his or her child. The authoritative parent allows for flexibility and collaborative problem solving with the child when dealing with behavioral challenges. This is the most effective form of parenting. • An authoritarian parent has clear expectations and consequences, but shows little affection toward his or her child. The parent may say things like, "because I'm the Mommy, that's why." This is a less effective form of parenting. • A permissive parent shows lots of affection toward his or her child but provides little discipline. This is a less effective form of parenting. How do I proceed with this challenge? And how I use discipline. The discipline techniques I choose always depend on the type of inappropriate behavior my children display, my children's age and temperament, and my parenting style. I am typically an...
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...PARENTING STYLES: EAST OR WEST? Name School Parenting Styles: East or West? Parenthood is a privilege but is also a great responsibility. Parents wish there was a manual that came along with children when they were born; however, that is not the case and parents can only do their best in different situations. How parents act in child rearing is called parenting styles, and geographically speaking there is a wide variety of styles practiced. The most controversial styles are the ones adopted by the eastern and the western cultures in the world. While eastern parents are stricter and demanding, western parents are more flexible, nurturing, and more tolerant. Amy Chua’s article “Why Chinese Mothers are Superior” and Hanna Rosin’s counter-article “Mother Inferior” explore three basic concepts that make the difference between Chinese and Western parental approaches: children’s self-esteem, children’s appreciation, and children’s interest. Amy Chua states that the first difference she notices between these two parenting styles is that Western parents care a lot about their children’s self-esteem and psyches, while Chinese parents don’t. She explains that Western parents worry too much about their children’s feelings; hence they are always trying to comfort them. She also points that Chinese parents, on the other hand, demand perfection through criticism, punishment, and shaming the child, because they believe with this humiliation the child will be properly motivated to...
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...go to the doctor for routine check up to ensure proper development. According to Feldman, as children grow the intake of food can be lessened. Children should not be made to eat more than they actually want. By making them eat more, may expand their level of intake. When it comes to mealtime, children should be given the opportunity to pick nutritional foods that they enjoy. Although they may choose certain foods, it’s the parent job to get them to try new things (Feldman 205-207). What are the determining factors that distinguish healthy family systems? The determining factors would be the parenting that the child receives. What a child faces at home has a lot to do with how they act outwardly. Children may face so many different things in the home. If a child has a loving, supportive, and nurturing home, he or she can accomplish anything. There are many different types of parenting in this chapter. According to Feldman, authoritarian parents respond as in the first alternative. “They are controlling, punitive, rigid, and cold. Their word is law, and they value strict, unquestioning obedience from their children. They also do not tolerate expressions of disagreement. “Permissive parents, “in contrast provide lax and inconsistent feedback, as in the second alternative. They require little of their children, and they don’t see themselves as holding much responsibility for how their children turn out. They place little or no limits or control on their children’s...
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