Baumrind's Parenting Styles

Baumrind's parenting styles categorize how parents raise their children based on two dimensions: responsiveness (warmth and support) and demandingness (control and expectations). The four main styles are: authoritative (high warmth, high expectations), which fosters cooperation and independence; authoritarian (low warmth, high demands), which emphasizes obedience and discipline; permissive (high warmth, low demands), marked by leniency and few rules; and neglectful (low warmth, low demands), characterized by lack of involvement. These styles influence children's behavior, social skills, and emotional development, with authoritative parenting generally linked to positive outcomes.