Kids raised by authoritative parents are
more likely to become independent, self-reliant, socially accepted, academically successful, and well-behaved
. They are less likely to report depression and anxiety, and less likely to engage in antisocial behavior like delinquency and drug use.
Authoritarian parents had
children with lower self-esteem and self-efficacy
, while authoritative parents had children with higher self-esteem and self-efficacy. Students higher in self-esteem and self-efficacy experienced less homesickness and showed better emotional and behavioral adjustment to college.
The negative side effects to this type of parenting include:
Children are aggressive
, but can also be socially inept, shy and cannot make their own decisions. Children in these families have poor self-esteem, are poor judges of character and will rebel against authority figures when they are older.
You've probably seen it in action. The authoritarian parenting often relies on the threat of consequences to control behavior. … Authoritarian parenting can be good at getting children to obey in the short term, but the
long-term effects can be less than effective
.
Authoritarian parenting can have
long-lasting impacts as kids grow into adulthood
, according to the Michigan State University. People raised by authoritarian parents may: Have trouble thinking for themselves. Have poor self-esteem.
How does poor parenting affect a child?
Bad parenting makes a
child more prone to criminal behaviors
. Neglected children and those who are exposed to abuse are more likely to be prosecuted for juvenile delinquency. Other common effects of bad parenting include failure to thrive and poor growth and development both physically and mentally.
- Listen to Your Child. …
- Validate Your Child's Emotions. …
- Consider Your Child's Feelings. …
- Establish Clear Rules. …
- Offer One Warning for Minor Issues. …
- Use Consequences That Teach Life Lessons. …
- Offer Incentives. …
- Let Your Child Make Little Choices.
Overall, most research has found that the strictest form of authoritarian parenting is associated with more negative effects in children. These effects include:
showing poor social skills
.
lower levels of self-esteem
.
For instance, parents are MORE likely to be identified as authoritarian if they strongly AGREE with statements like:
When I ask my child to do something
, and he asks why, I say something like “because I said so,” or “because I want you to do it.” I punish my child by withholding expressions of affection.
What are the 4 types of parenting styles?
The 4 types of parenting. The four main parenting styles —
permissive, authoritative, neglectful and authoritarian
— used in child psychology today are based on the work of Diana Baumrind, a developmental psychologist, and Stanford researchers Eleanor Maccoby and John Martin.
Is strict parenting good or bad?
Research shows that most people think
strict parenting produces better-behaved kids
. However, research studies on discipline consistently show that strict, or authoritarian, child-raising actually produces kids with lower self esteem who behave worse than other kids — and therefore get punished more!
Eighty-seven parents (66 percent) exhibited authoritative parenting, 33 (25 percent) exhibited permissive parenting,
11 (eight percent)
exhibited authoritarian parenting, and one (one percent) exhibited permissive/authoritative parenting.
How do overprotective parents affect children's lives?
As for the effect of overprotection on the wellbeing of the child, studies have shown that overprotective parenting can lead to
risk aversion
, a dependency on the parents, a higher risk of psychological disorders, a lack of strong coping mechanisms, and chronic anxiety—which intuitively, makes a lot of sense.
What are signs of bad parenting?
- Over or under involvement. On one end, you have the uninvolved parent who is neglectful and fails to respond to their child's needs beyond the basics of shelter, food, and clothing. …
- Little or no discipline. …
- Strict or rigid discipline. …
- Withdrawing affection and attention. …
- Shaming.
What defines a toxic parent?
When people discuss toxic parents they are typically describing parents
who consistently behave in ways that cause guilt, fear, or obligation in their children
. … And that means that they may make mistakes, yell too much, or do potentially damaging things to their kids — even unintentionally.
What is irresponsible parenting?
Uninvolved parenting, sometimes referred to as neglectful parenting, is a
style characterized by a lack of responsiveness to a child's needs
. Uninvolved parents make few to no demands of their children and they are often indifferent, dismissive, or even completely neglectful.
