Monday, April 9, 2012

Parenting Styles


Kohn's Parenting Style uses a self-direction versus conformity parenting style. The two styles deals with conformity and self-direction. Conformity style is when the parent lives a lifestyle that is repetitive. Self-direction style is focuses on disciplining the children and it affects how the children develop.

Baumrind's parenting style has styles of authoritarian, permissive, and authoritative. Authoritarian style is when the parent demands obedience and uses punishment to control the children's behavior. Permissive is when the parent sets few rules and regulations, when there is a conflict the parent has little control over the situation. Authoritative encourages freedom and autonomy and relies on positive reinforcement.

Lareau's parenting style uses concerted cultivation and accomplishment of natural growth. Concerted cultivation is when the parents foster and assess children’s interests and abilities. Accomplishment of natural growth provides the basic needs such as food and shelter for the child and the child's development comes spontaneously.


The style of parenting that I agree with the most has to be Baumrind's parenting styles. I like the Authoritative one the best. It is good to give the children positive reinforcement and have little to no punishment at all.

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