Child Rearing Parenting theories Name of View of Theory Children Calvinism Jean Jacques Rousseau John B. Watson Margart Ribble Dr. B. Spock Modern Permissive Tough Love Basic Methods Calvinism • Puritanical – 1600’s – 1800’s • View of Children – “Due to original sin – children are born evil” • Basic methods of child rearing – Strict discipline – Break their spirit – Beat the evil out of them • What are some examples of methods that might be used with this theory? Jean Jacques Rousseau • French Philosopher – Social Reformer – Early 1800’s • View of Children – “Children are good – society corrupts them.” • Basic methods of child rearing – Raise children in a rural house – Isolate them from evil forces • What are some examples of methods that might be used with this theory? John B. Watson • Author of Psychological Care of Infant and Child – 1928 • View of Children – “Regarding children as miniature adults” • Basic methods of child rearing – Strict scheduling – Avoid contact except to shake hands – Reject play • What are some examples of methods that might be used with this theory? Margart Ribble • The Rights of Infants – 1943 • View of Children – “Return of children as children” • Basic methods of child rearing – Tender loving care • What are some examples of methods that might be used with this theory? Dr. B. Spock • Baby and Child Care • The Problems of Parents • View of Children – “Return of children as children • Basic methods of child rearing – “Love” – “Limits” – Discipline in raising children must be understood, consistent and reasonable • What are some examples of methods that might be used with this theory? Modern Permissive • View of Children – “Children on a pedestal” • Basic methods of child rearing – Avoid discipline – “Children will out grow it” • What are some examples of methods that might be used with this theory? Tough Love • What are some examples of methods that might be used with this theory? Modern Parenting Techniques Dr. Madison and Kronberg • • Discipline as a teaching tool Continuum of intervention 1. Positive Reinforcement 2. Redirecting a child’s attention away from the activity contributing to the misbehavior 3. Verbal warnings 4. Disciplinary action/consequences for the misappropriate behavior