Parenting Styles Theory

Parenting Styles Theory identifies four main approaches that parents use to raise their children: authoritative, authoritarian, permissive, and neglectful. 1. **Authoritative** parents are nurturing and set clear rules, encouraging independence while maintaining expectations. 2. **Authoritarian** parents enforce strict rules and expect obedience, often valuing discipline over warmth. 3. **Permissive** parents are lenient, allowing considerable freedom but providing less guidance. 4. **Neglectful** parents are uninvolved, showing little interest in their child’s life. Each style impacts children's development, shaping their behavior, social skills, and emotional well-being.