...of Parenting Styles Parents are a huge part of a child's life. However they act, whatever they say, anything that they do largely impacts a child's development from the moment they are born. According to psychologist Diana Baumrind's research, she found that there are four types of parenting styles (Parenting Styles in Psychology, Brittany Olivarez). Through naturalistic observation, parenting interviews, and other research methods, Baumrind identified the following four parenting styles: * Authoritative: democratic style of parenting, parents are attentive, forgiving, teach their offspring proper behavior, have a set of rules, and if child fails to follow their is punishment, if followed their is reward/reinforcement * Authoritarian: strict parenting style, involves high expectations from parents but have little communication between child and parents. Parents don't provide logical reasoning for rules and limits, and are prone to harsh punishments * Permissive: parents take on the role of "friends" rather than parents, do not have any expectations of child, they allow the child to make their own decisions * Uninvolved: parents neglect their child by putting their own life before the child's. They do provide for the child's basic needs but they show little interaction with the child Each of these different parenting styles impacts and influences the development of child. Through Baumrind's observations she found that the most ideal and balanced style that...
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...Developing a healthy child. 1. Nature versus Nurture: an ongoing debate describing the differences in child development. The prime question of this debate is whether genetic factors or environmental factors determine the development of a child. Nature or genetic factors refers to biological or hereditary genes imbedded in a child. Nature factor determines a child’s physical appearance like the eye color, hair color, height and other traits that are inherited. Nativists or a group of people who believe strongly in Nature, form an assumption that each individual is different due to his individual genetic code. Characteristics that are not observed at birth but which emerge later in life are formed due to maturation. On the contrary, environmental factors or Nurture refers to a child’s daily interactions with various people. The Nurture factor determines a child’s personality which he adapts due to his surroundings. Empiricists or people who are strong believers of Nurture, believe that a human mind at the time of birth is a blank slate or tabula rasa and is gradually formed due to environmental influences. They believe that psychological characteristics and behavioral differences that emerge through infancy and childhood are a result of learning. (Book) * A child’s reaction of a specific behavior and the influence of Nature-Nurture Anger, an emotion characterized by resentment toward someone or something you feel has deliberately done something wrong to you. Anger can...
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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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...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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...Authoritarian Parenting Style: The Negative Effect On Children Abstract The Authoritarian Parenting Style is one of four parenting styles used to rear children. Authoritarian Parenting style is described by Feldman (2011) as “parents that are controlling, punitive, rigid, cold. Their word is law, and they value strict, unquestioning obedience……; they do not tolerate expressions of disagreement (p.251).” Because children are unable to explore their own feelings, values and opinions, they, grow up with various negative effects. Some of those effects are anxiety, low self-esteem, lack of social skills and bullying other people. The negative effects, that these children inherit, naturally follow them into their adulthood. Feldman (2011) confirms “Children of authoritarian parents tend to be withdrawn…..they are not very friendly….boys are unusually hostile (p. 251).” The parenting style we choose to raise our children is so pivotal because it will shape the traits, personality and mannerisms of our children. As parents, ultimately we want to produce Godly, respectable, successful children that will one day be an asset to society. Parenting Styles Children reared with an authoritarian parenting style are laden with various negative effects that produce: anxiety, low self-esteem, over-aggression in males, dependence in females, lack of social skills, and becoming a bully. Although for this paper we will be focusing primary on the negative effects...
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...personalities than one another. Despite these challenges, researchers have uncovered convincing links between parenting styles and the effects these styles have on children. During the early 1960s, psychologist Diana Baumrind conducted a study on more than 100 preschool-age children (Baumrind, 1967). Using naturalistic observation, parental interviews and other research methods, she identified four important dimensions of parenting: * Disciplinary strategies * Warmth and nurturance * Communication styles * Expectations of maturity and control Based on these dimensions, Baumrind suggested that the majority of parents display one of three different parenting styles. Further research by also suggested the addition of a fourth parenting style (Maccoby & Martin, 1983). The Four Parenting Styles 1. Authoritarian Parenting In this style of parenting, children are expected to follow the strict rules established by the parents. Failure to follow such rules usually results in punishment. Authoritarian parents fail to explain the reasoning behind these rules. If asked to explain, the parent might simply reply, "Because I said so." These parents have high demands, but are not responsive to their children. According to Baumrind, these parents "are obedience- and status-oriented, and expect their orders to be obeyed without explanation" (1991). 2. Authoritative Parenting Like...
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...Janet Michelle Lewis Parenting Practices April 12, 2014 PARENTING PRACTICES Parenting a child is a very important role. Parents teach a child how to behave and they provide the needs for the child. Parenting practices varies from generation to generation. In the chart below I have described parenting practices over generations in my family. | Generation 1: Years (1960-1970) | Generation 2: Years(1980-2000) | Generation 3: Years(2000-2014) | Parenting Practice 1: Education | Medium standards | Medium standards | High standards | Parenting Practice 2:Religious Involvement | High standards | High standards | High standards | Parenting Practice 3:Breastfeeding | High standards | Medium standards | Low standards | Parenting Practice 4:Extra curriculum activities | Low standards | Medium standards | Medium standards | Similarities and differences in these styles between three generations Each generation of parent practicing, expressed and viewed the importance of education among all generation of children. As a child we were made to go to school and we enjoyed going as well. Parents would express how important it was to finish high school, and afterwards go to college or get a trade. The encouragement of going to college became more intense over generations. Early on it was about completing high school. Parents seem to have an understanding and significance of institution of the church in earlier years (Cozby, 2009). Among generations, parents...
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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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...Types of Parenting All parents have their own ways of parenting, but when it comes to parenting there are three sub-groups. The three sub-groups for parenting are authoritarian, permissive, and authoritative. Not all parents follow the exact definition of the three types, but are pretty close. Authoritarian parenting is similar to a dictatorship. In this style, parents establish, “do what I say no questions”, rules and regulations for children. If the child does not obey these guidelines they will be punished for disobeying. This is the most unproductive and closed way of parenting. In authoritarian parenting parents never explain the importance of following the rules, or they simply do not bother to understand the emotions or feelings of kids who may wonder why to follow rules. Authoritarian parents do not tolerate kids questioning their authority on what they tell the children to do. Kids are expected to follow blindly what is ordered by the parents. No explanation and no advice is given to children but only commands and punishments. Needless to say, this is the worst type of parenting out of the three. Unlike authoritarian parenting, permissive parenting is when parents allow kids to groom themselves. They do not demand the kids to follow strict orders and punish them for minor mistakes. This is a give and take system. Parents nurture the kids and concern them properly and in return they expect mature and disciplined behavior from the kids. The responsibility levels...
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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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...Infancy and Early Childhood Development Five: Infancy and early childhood development There are many aspects that influence a child’s development throughout life. Not only does development start while the fetus is growing, but all through life one’s body continues to develop. The beginning stages are the most important stage, this is were a parent needs to understand the physical and mental factors that affect a child’s development is through observation and interaction. Once an infant is born their brain is like a sponge begins to developed mental changes. Family dynamics can have a major effect on how a child matures and develops he or she grows older. The main impact on development, however, is the five senses that are developed within the child’s brain as it develops. A child’s early childhood can be broke down into two separate categories, they are experience-dependent which is known as cultural-bound and experience-expectant which is known as universal (Berger, 2011). Experience-expectant is where the nervous system is expected to develop a particular manner. The right cognitive growth is reliant on the right environmental exposure. In order for the experience-expectant to be in the proper range of growth is there shouldn’t be any kind of fetal damage to the brain. Family can affect the development of infants and young children through language and physical abuse. During infancy children learn by listening and mimicking what they have observed...
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...During infancy and early childhood development there is rapid growth in a three developmental domains; biosocial, cognitive, and psychosocial. A wide range of rapid growth and development occur together in all three domains often overlapping each other, from body changes to growth patterns, to brain development and the five senses, to language and information processing to emotional development. These different stages set the foundation for proper development and well being throughout the progression of a child's life. There are certain aspects in each domain that can affect proper development during infancy and young children, such as the roles of families, parenting styles, and education; each of which can have a profound influence on a child's development in all three domains. The Effects of Families During Infancy and Early Childhood Families play a very important crucial role during infancy and early childhood. Starting with the biosocial domain development during infancy, an infant's brain development is rapid and highly dependent on experience. For instance, during the first two years in which the brain is rapidly developing experience begins to shape the brain through postnatal rise and fall of synapses (Berger, 2011). In particular, right after exuberant expansion of the brain, if no experience is taking place, some dendrites will fade away because of the lack of being used. In the first two years, a child relies heavily on his or her family to involve and introduce...
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...Infancy and Early Childhood Development Paper DeAnna Buckley Psy 375 November 17, 2014 Linda O'Connor Infancy and Early Childhood Development Paper Introduction Parents get excited to hear their baby’s first words and wonder will it be mama or da da? To see their first steps to experience the moment when they use the potty for the first time to when they go for their first day of preschool. All of these brief experiences are unforgettable precious moments. There are so many important aspects as an infant grows and develops into early childhood. There are several essential aspects that affect how a child develops such as how families affect development. In addition, this paper will discuss in further detail how specific parenting styles such as authoritarian, authoritative, permissive, and uninvolved can affect childhood development. Furthermore, another influential factor can be early childhood education and its influence on cognitive development. Families Affect Development Families can help aide in the development of children but can hinder learning and development also. Families possess more influence on a child’s development than any other person or situation at that current time or any other period of life. “Nurturing relationships in a family are critical for the healthy development of a child. If a child feels safe, secure, and loved in their family, it helps with the formation of their self-esteem and well-being. It can also lead to a child who is more socially...
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...juvenile delinquent, parenting is one of the primary causes. Parents are live-in examples for juveniles whom learn by example. There are other sources children can be influenced by, but parents are the most important source simply because they are the primary caregivers, role models and first leading examples for children. Families are one of the strongest socializing forces in life. The images parents and family members portray determine what young children learn to be right or wrong and take as lifelong morals and standards. Parents and family life have a great deal of influence over children and basically mold and shape them into adults. Many if not all parents know that parenting is a complex task with no easy answers or solutions. No child comes with an owner’s manual or parenting tips on how to raise children. Parents learn how to raise their children from how they were raised and things they have experienced in life. Parents with more than one child learn from the way they raised their previous children. Parenting is like trial and error, trying different parenting styles until one is found that they feel is best fit for raising their young ones. According to NYU Child Study Center, a woman by the name of Diana Baumrind along with other researchers in child development developed four different types of parenting styles. The four types of styles are authoritative, authoritarian, permissive and uninvolved. Authoritative parenting is a more...
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...immigrant population that it contains. Many Israelis are Jewish immigrants who returned to their homeland to avoid persecution or to strive for a better life. Israel's history of conflict along with its high immigrant population both contribute greatly to how parents raise their children in the country. This paper will present and discuss several studies which help to demonstrate how Israel's unique culture, specifically considering its ongoing state of conflict and high immigrant population, contribute to the parenting practices and beliefs that are found in the country. Israeli values play a large role in the thought process behind how children are raised in the country. Miri Scharf (Seline, 2014) discusses how Israeli parenting practices are a combination of both collectivistic and western individualistic approaches. Traditional collectivist values include having sensitivity to others, obedience, and feeling of obligation. Individualistic values stress the importance of self-reliance, exploration, and independence. Scharf goes on to describe how this leads many Israelis to have very strong communal and familial values and as a result Israel has much more stable families when compared to other industrialized countries. An example of this being the fact that 75% of marriages in Israel stay together, the act of divorce is seen as a failure on the part of a married...
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