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Authoritative

Description: These types of parents lay done clear guidelines and rules, but also let the child have a say in life choices such as college/career paths. The parents are supportive of their kid. They discuss options with their children and listen to their opinions, but always have the final say.

Authoritative- Pros and Cons

Pros

- The child has clear guidelines to follow

- Parents are involved in their child's life

- Parents are nurturing/caring

- Kid's have a say in their life and future

- Clear communication between kids and parents

Cons

- The kid could go through phases of rebellion

- This type can be difficult to maintain and balance

Authoritative- Effects

Using this parenting style can provide the kids with well developed life skills, independence, and confidence. Usually children raised under this style will become responsible and happy adults with ambitions.

Authoritarian

Description: This parenting type offers the kid little to no room for stating their opinion. The parents keep up rigid rules and the set extremely high expectations. They provide harsh punishments and aren't supportive. These parents are known for saying things like "Because I said so", providing little reason for decisions or punishments.

Pros

- Children have strict rules to follow

- Kids have attention and aren't left to their own devices

- Kids know how to follow rules and are obedient

Cons

- Kids have low self esteem

- Kids struggle to develop decision making skills

- Kids struggle with self control

- Children associate success with love

Authoritarian- Pros and Cons

Authoritarian- Effects

Children raised under this parenting style usually end up having trouble with being on their own and making personal choices. These kids struggle with low self esteem.

Permissive

Description: The kids usually have the final say instead of the parents. If the parents disagree with any choices the child makes they will show frustration but eventually they'll give in. Parents struggle with putting their foot down.