{"id":8738,"date":"2025-01-17T10:23:22","date_gmt":"2025-01-17T10:23:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ekyaschools.com\/?p=8738"},"modified":"2026-08-19T15:04:01","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T09:34:01","slug":"what-is-your-parenting-style","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ekyaschools.com\/blog\/what-is-your-parenting-style\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Your Parenting Style?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"8738\" class=\"elementor elementor-8738\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3afca0a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3afca0a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-212d55c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"212d55c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cAm I doing it correctly?\u201d,<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> asks every parent ever. Nothing is \u201cgood\u201d or \u201cbad\u201d, \u201cright\u201d or \u201cwrong\u201d when it comes to raising kids. Parenting is a tough but wholesome and fulfilling process, with a lot of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">learning<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and mistakes involved, and we might always feel underprepared. Did you know that every parent follows a distinct parenting style that is guided by their own childhood experiences, awareness, and individual thought processes?\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here, we shall discuss the various parenting styles, their pros and cons, and how they affect a child\u2019s psychology.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Early childhood experts suggest four parenting styles based on developmental psychologist <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.parentingforbrain.com\/4-baumrind-parenting-styles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Diana Baumrind\u2019s research and Maccoby &amp; Martin\u2019s theory<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Authoritarian or Disciplinarian<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Authoritative or Democratic<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neglectful or Indifferent<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Permissive or Indulgent<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Type Of Parent Are You?<\/span><\/h3><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Authoritarian Parent<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cDo this because I told you.\u201d<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cFinish your vegetables if you want dessert.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cTimeout, buddy!\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Authoritarian or \u201chelicopter\u201d parents often say similar things and love to hover around the child. High expectations, the urge to control all aspects of their life, and low responsiveness are highlights of an authoritarian parenting style. Authoritarian parents demand cooperation and respect by establishing iron-clad rules, evoking fear, and behaving strictly. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communication<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is mostly one-way and punishments are often handed out if rules are broken.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resultantly, children may:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">get overly reliant on parents<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">become insecure with low self-esteem<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">throw temper tantrums<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">experience behavioural problems<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">have poor socio-emotional and coping skills<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, being authoritarian sometimes is not the worst. Since authoritarian parenting clearly defines rules, children are more likely to exhibit good behaviour and are more goal-driven because they adhere to detailed plans. Also, authoritarian parenting strongly focuses on the child\u2019s safety, so it diminishes the possibility of indulging in risks.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Authoritative Parent<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cYou must eat healthy food if you want to become strong.\u201d<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cDo you think you could\u2019ve done this in a better way?\u201d<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cLet\u2019s finish our homework before we go out to play.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An authoritative parent also has high expectations for maturity and achievement, but they respond warmly and set boundaries using reasoning and explanations. They\u2019ve open discussions on issues, negotiate rules, acknowledge feelings, and believe in making kids aware of morals, goals, and values. Being supportive and affectionate helps them regulate negative behaviours. Resultantly, children:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are more active, happy, independent, and content<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">develop high self-confidence<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">exhibit less aggressive or violent tendencies<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">behave more rationally<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are more socially competent and securely anchored to their beliefs<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">believe in expanding their learning<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, as children step into teenage, authoritative parents need to be a little more strict to deal with rebellion, apathy, and anger.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Indifferent Parent<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cDid he finish his homework today?\u201d<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWhere is she?\u201d<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWhy is the food still on the table?\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The above statements reflect an uninvolved parenting style. Indifferent or uninvolved parents may often lack knowledge about their child\u2019s whereabouts. However, it may not be intentional. Sometimes the parents are busy in their jobs (due to financial constraints), dealing with mental issues of their own, overwhelmed by unexpected pregnancy, or have a low self-esteem themselves so they believe that the child would do better outside their supervision.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resultantly, children may:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">turn more impulsive<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">find it hard to self-regulate<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">turn aggressive to demand attention<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">grow mature before their age because they need to raise themselves<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A little guidance and lots of social support can help neglectful parents overcome issues and connect with their child.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Permissive Parent<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cYou don\u2019t want to eat green? Okay, let\u2019s eat chocolate.\u201d<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cDidn\u2019t clean your room? Make sure that you tidy it up this weekend.\u201d<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cSo, you\u2019re saying you don\u2019t understand maths in class. Let\u2019s find you a tutor.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Permissive parents often find themselves saying all this. They\u2019re highly responsive, warm, and indulgent but have low expectations, and don\u2019t enforce rules or set boundaries as they\u2019re afraid to disappoint their children. Since they can\u2019t say \u201cno\u201d to kids, they often end up pampering them. As a result, children may:\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fail to learn to respect rules<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">easily manipulate adults into doing their bidding<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">exhibit egocentric tendencies and poor self-control<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">frequently experience fights and breakups as a result of their inability to deal with social interactions and relationships.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Permissive parents need to be a little more rational and strict when setting limits and expectations, as it\u2019s good for their child in the long run.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which Parenting Style Is Most Effective Today?\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well, no one can answer this question with a 100% guarantee. However, early childhood research states that authoritative parenting may yield the best outcomes in children. Just remember that balance is the key! We can raise our kids beautifully by raising ourselves in the process.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We, at <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ekya Schools<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, take ownership of your <\/span>child\u2019s learning<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> because we understand the pressure our parents go through, especially during the early childhood and teen years. We firmly believe that parents are major stakeholders in their child\u2019s learning process. So, we have thorough one-on-one meetings where our teachers and parents collectively discuss the learning gaps and join hands to apply best solutions for improving children\u2019s performance. We also conduct parenting workshops and offer guidance &amp; counselling for our students\u2019 personal and professional development.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cAm I doing it correctly?\u201d, asks every parent ever. Nothing is \u201cgood\u201d or \u201cbad\u201d, \u201cright\u201d or \u201cwrong\u201d when it comes to raising kids. Parenting is a tough but wholesome and fulfilling process, with a lot of learning and mistakes involved, and we might always feel underprepared. 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