The Four Parenting Styles Defined
Positive Parenting Center, 2016
Authoritarian Parenting Style
"Authoritarian Parenting" is an extremely strict form of parenting that expects a child to adhere to
rules and regulations set out by the parents with little to no input and communication from the child... Continue reading
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Authoritative Parenting Style
"Authoritative parenting" is one that communicates in a warm, accepting and nurturing
manner, while maintaining firm expectations and restrictions on their children's behaviour... Continue reading about:
"The Authoritative Parenting Style"
Permissive Parenting Style (also referred to as Indulgent)
"Permissive Parenting" is an extremely relaxed approach where parents are generally warm,
nurturing and affectionate. However, they are overly accepting of their children's behaviour, good or bad...Continue
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Uninvolved Parenting Style (also called Neglectful)
"Uninvolved Parenting", as the name implies, the parent is totally disengaged and emotionally
uninvolved in their child's life. There is little, if any expression of love and affection...Continue reading about: "The
Uninvolved Parenting Style"