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Parenting Styles Essay

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In this day in age there are various approaches to raising children. Each parent(s) must decide for them selves which style best fits their beliefs and abilities. Many parents come to the conclusion that they will try their best and just hope that their children learn right from wrong and the abilities they need to succeed in life. However, what most parents do not always realize is that the style of parenting they are using may have a bigger impact on their child than they are aware of. For the sake of these parents and their sanity, as well as the children’s, I have classified these styles of parenting into categories. According to an article written by two psychologist from Vanderbilt University, Bianca Mgbemere and Rachel Telles, there are four major recognized parenting styles in psychology today: authoritative, neglectful, permissive and authoritarian. Every relationship between parent and child is different so there is no right or wrong way to raise a child. (Mgbemere and Telles) These are just categories to help give an idea as to what your parenting style may be. Authoritative Parenting: This style is the most common and widely used style of parenting for parents with children that are “normal.” These parents can be easy to recognize as they are the parents that set standards for their children but counter act them with their ability to be understanding and supportive. This is the style of parenting my own parents raised me on, as many other parents do.

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