Parenting Styles

Question 1

Authoritarian

Answer 1

Strict rules established by parents. Failure to follow rules results in punishment with no reasoning behind rules

Question 2

Authoritative

Answer 2

Parents establish rules and guidelines that their children are expected to follow. More democratic. responsive to children and willing to listen to questions. More nurturing and forgiving rather than punishing

Question 3

Permissive

Answer 3

Parents have very few demands on kids. Rarely discipline and are generally nurturing and communicative. More like a friend a parent.

Question 4

Uninvolved

Answer 4

Few demands, low responsiveness, little communication. Fulfill basic needs, but are generally detached from kids lives.