Parenting Styles

Kohn- Has two parenting styles, conformity and self-direction. Conformity parenting is that in which parents are in a constant regiment, always in some sort of routine and with strict supervision. Self-direction parenting is that in which the parent allows the child to be curious and develop at their own pace.

Baumrind- Has three parenting styles, authoritarian, permissive and authoritative. Authoritarian being over controlling and requiring some sort of punishment for an outcome of obedience. Permissive being that in which the children are able to express and and do as they please with little to no control. The last style is authoritative, which allows the child to be expressive but also has a level of control as well as rewards and minimum punishments.

Lareau- Has two parenting styles, concerted cultivation and accomplishment of natural growth. Concerted cultivation is the of letting the child display their interests and at the same time evaluates the child's development in abilities. Natural growth is the kind of parenting that provides a shelter and food for the child as well as an adequate environment but the growth development takes part on its own.

Personally I favor Baumrind's Authoritative parenting style. A child is new to everything in life and therefore need guidance/rules but they also need to be rewarded or reinforced. Also, this parenting style includes punishment, although minimal, which is necessary in the development of character; I believe. Over all it allows a parent to have control of their child and the child to have some control of his/her growth development.