Parenting Styles:
-Kohn: Stressed parenting styles as either conformity or self direction, conformity being a sort of set way the child acts and lives and self direction is a more free way letting the child express curiosity.
-Baumrind: Three different types of parenting. Authoritative meaning very strict rules, a lot of punishment, and no compromise, permissive meaning no rules, too little control for conflicts, and authoritative being a medium between those two; compromise and punishment used in moderation, encourage child's freedom though as well, most control. Parenting styles relate to cohesion and organization.
-Lareau: Stressed two different styles. Concerted cultivation concentrated on children's interests. Accomplishment of natural growth meaning there is the necessities such as food and shelter but development happens randomly.
Kohn and Baumrind have similar thoughts in their styles because one style is more "strict" than another.
Lareau and Kohn are similar in that the accomplishment of natural growth and conformity are both rather structured parenting styles while the other two in each category (self direction and concerted cultivation) are more "free"
They are all different in that Kohn seems to be portraying expression, Baumrind is focused on conflict/cohesion, and Lareau is very basic (needs and interests).
I would have to say that I choose Baumrind as being my favorite parenting style. I think it is the most descriptive and applicable style and really touches upon all points of parenting. Although not specifically stated, the authoritative style can encompass things such as the child's curiosity or interests, which seem to only be the main focus of other styles. I think it is helpful in understanding how children develop and I even applied it to my own life and found it applicable as well, which is another reason I believe it's best; there are many different situations and families who can relate to them.
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