did you know there are 4 types of parents????

United Arab Emirates
October 21, 2008 12:50am CST
did you know there are 4 types of parents which experts classify depending upon how they raise their young ones??? here i am with some inputs for all you parents and couples expecting the love of your life to come in shortly... Indulgent Parents:- Also refered to as permissive or non directive - are more responsive then they are demanding. They are non-traditional and lenient, do not require mature behaviour, allow considerable self regulation and avoide confrontation. They may be further divided into tyo types - democratic parents, who though lenient, are more conscientious, engaged and commited to the child and non directive parents Authoritarian parents:- are highly demanding and directive, but not responsive, They are obedience-and staus oriented, and expect their orders to be obeyed without explanation. These parents provide well ordered and structured enviroments with clearly stated rules. Authoritative parents:- they are both demandin and responsive. They monitor and impart clear standards for their children's conduct. They are assertive, but not intrusive and restrictive.They want their children to be assertive as well as socially responsible. Uninvolved parents:-they are low in both responsiveness and demandigness. In extreme cases, this parenting style might encompass rejecting, neglecting and although most parents of this type fall within the normal range. Which type of the above are you if you are a parent? or which type would u like to be with your younger ones???
5 responses
• India
23 Oct 08
I am an indulgent parent with democratic leanings, all the more coz my mom was the authoritarian type. But sometimes I have serious doubts as to where all this democracy is taking my child. He’s not old enough to understand the pros and cons of all situations yet being used to democracy, he demands his independence of thought and expects us to always allow him to take ‘risks’ and solve the problem in his own way.
@wrangel15 (1443)
• Philippines
22 Oct 08
Wow! I haven't heard it before. If I were to choose one, I would like to be the first one. Anyway, it is what I see on myself when dealing with children. I just want my kids to do what they want to discover their true talents and abilities.
@ketybhagat (4123)
• India
21 Oct 08
I think I am an indulgent democratic parnet, where I try and make my son understand things instead of authoratarian behaviour. I am also indulgent to a degree, but no more. I am very concious of my child and his behaviour, his upbringing etc. I hope he grows up to be a good child.
• United States
21 Oct 08
Well personally i dont know what "group" id call myself. I think i do what i need to do to make sure my children are on the right path and once they become teenagers they will know right from wrong. Yes i can be very ddemanding at times but only when needed. My 2 year old he thinks hes king of the house and likes to hit on his 10month old brother so i have to be kind demanding when it comes to that which i think all paretns are that way when it comes to having 2 kids. My 2 year old is a bit out there in the terriable 2 stage and dont like to listen he does what he wants up to the point of showing his butt in the store or at home then however time out comes in to play and he knows it if he does something wrong and he knows its wrong i dont even have to tell him he'll go to time out on his own just because he knows hes in the wrong not because i make him. I dont think putting parents into 4 types is a good thing but as far as beating or spanking no its not needed i think punishment should be done in a different manner not them types. But thats just my opinion.
@ranbio (53)
• China
21 Oct 08
Wow,I think my parents belong to the type of "indulgent parent". I have a good relation with my parents.And they never ask me to do anything what i dont like to do. My parents love me and my yong bro,and they are lenient.They always forgive us when we do mistake. Thanks my parents for giving my life and bring me up.They are really a good parents.I love my parents.