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How Can the Role of Parents Impact Their Kids?
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IMPACT OF PARENTING ON KIDS 2
Introduction
For his or her children, every parent wants the best. We want our children to be educated
well and be there for them. Although we can't instill any talent possible in children, there are
specific essential life skills that all parents should teach their children (William, 2020). Children
raised in radically different settings will grow up to have strikingly identical personalities. On the
other hand, children who share a house and are presented in the same atmosphere will grow up to
have very different characteristics. Despite these concerns, scholars have concluded that there are
similarities between parenting styles and the impact on children of these models. And others say
these impacts spill over into the actions of adults. This paper will research how parenting impacts
kids (Morin, 2019). First, the form will research the different types of parenting and their effects
on kids.
Body
Psychologist Diana Baumrind researched more than 100 preschool-age children in the
1960s. She established several significant aspects of parenting using naturalistic evaluation,
parental interviews, and other analysis techniques. Disciplinary methods, comfort and nurturing,
communication patterns, and maturity and control standards are found in these aspects. Based on
these dimensions, Baumrind proposed that one of three distinct parenting types is exhibited by
most parents. Maccoby and Martin's later study proposed introducing a fourth type of parenting
(Morin, 2019). All of these have varying impacts on the actions of children. Disciplinary
methods, comfort and nurturing, communication patterns, and maturity and control standards are
found in these aspects. Based on these dimensions, Baumrind proposed that one of three distinct
parenting types is exhibited by most parents. Maccoby and Martin's later study proposed
introducing a fourth type of parenting. All of these have varying impacts on the actions of
children.
The first is authoritarian parenting. Children are required to obey the strict rules defined
by parents in this form of parenting. Commonly, failing to follow specific rules results in a
penalty. Totalitarian parents do not explain the logic behind these laws. If asked to clarify, the
parent will simply say, "Because I said so." Since these parents have high requirements, their
kids are not very receptive (Morin, 2019). They expect their kids to act outstandingly and not
make mistakes, but they have precious little advice about what their kids can do or avoid in the
future. They believe that the only way children can learn is through a structured program
supervised by adults (Feiler, 2013). Mistakes are disciplined, often very severely, and their kids
are often left questioning just what they have done wrong. Authoritarian parenting forms
commonly contribute to compliant and capable children, but in satisfaction, social competence,
and self-esteem, they rank lower.
The second is authoritative parenting. Like oppressive parents, those with an authoritative
parental style set standards and instructions supposed to be followed by their children. This
parental style, though, is even more democratic. Authoritative parents are sensitive and able to
listen to concerns about their offspring (Morin, 2019). These parents expected a lot of their kids,
but they have comfort, feedback, and sufficient support. These parents are more nurturing and
accommodating rather than punitive when children fail to meet standards. Baumrind suggests
that these parents track and impart consistent expectations for the actions of their children. They
are assertive but not invasive and oppressive (Morin, 2019). Rather than coercive, their
corrective approaches are constructive. They want their kids to be assertive, socially aware, self-
regulated, and cooperative. The mixture of expectation and care tends to build qualities such as
independence, self-control, and self-regulation for authoritarian parents' children. The mixture of
expectation and care tends to build qualities such as independence, self-control, and self-
regulation for authoritarian parents' children. Authoritative forms of parenting tend to result in
happy, capable, and effective kids.
The third is permissive parenting. Permissive parents make very few demands of their
offspring, often referred to as indulgent parents. Since they have comparatively low standards of
maturity and self-control, these parents seldom punish their children. According to Baumrind,
permissive parents are more sensitive than they are demanding (Morin, 2019). They are non-
traditional and lenient, do not need mature actions, allow significant self-regulation, and prevent
conflict. Permissive parents usually cultivate and interact with their kids, frequently carrying on
a friend's status rather than parents. Permissive parenting also results in children with poor
satisfaction and self-regulation rankings. Such kids are more likely to have authority issues and
appear to do poorly in school.
Forth is uninvolved parenting. In addition to the three main types developed by
Baumrind, a fourth type was suggested by psychologists Eleanor Maccoby and John Martin:
uninvolved or neglectful parenting. It is the opposite of helicopter parenting, where parents pay
close attention to their children's experiences or problems, specifically in educational institutions
(Weikle, 2018). Little requirements, poor responsiveness, and too little coordination define an
uninvolved parenting style. While these parents meet the infant's basic needs, they are usually
disconnected from the life of their child. They might ensure that their children are fed and
protected, but in the form of instruction, order, laws, or even encouragement, they give little to
none. These parents can also deny or ignore their children's needs in serious cases. Uninvolved
types of parenting rank lowest in all spheres of life. Such kids tend to lack self-control, have poor
self-esteem, and are less professional than their colleagues.
Conclusion
Because authoritarian parents are more likely to be considered rational, decent, and just,
their kids are more likely to comply with their parents' demands. Often, kids are much more
likely to internalize these teachings, and these parents have rules and reasons for these rules.
Instead of merely following the rules because they are fearful of retribution (as they may be for
oppressive parents), the children of dominant parents will see that the rules apply, recognize that
they are reasonable and appropriate, and aspire to obey these rules to satisfy their own
internalized understanding of what is right and wrong.
Parental involvement is linked to different developmental outcomes, and desirable
attitudes such as high self-esteem and self-competence are commonly related to the authoritarian
type. However, other significant causes, such as history, the disposition of children, the
expectations of children's parental care, and social pressures, also play an important role in
children's actions.
References
Feiler. (2013). Overscheduled Children: How Big a Problem? Retrieved from
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problem.html
Morin. (2019). 4 Types of Parenting Styles and Their Effects on Kids. Retrieved from
https://www.verywellfamily.com/types-of-parenting-styles-1095045
Weikle. (2018). Helicopter parenting stunts kids' emotional growth, psychotherapist says.
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William. (2020). 10 Life Skills Every Parent Should Teach Their Kids. Lifehack. Retrieved 11
28, 2020, from https://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/10-life-skills-every-parent-
should-teach-their-kids.html

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How Can the Role of Parents Impact Their Kids?

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and self-esteem, they rank lower.

happy, capable, and effective kids.

appear to do poorly in school.

Forth is uninvolved parenting. In addition to the three main types developed by

close attention to their children's experiences or problems, specifically in educational institutions

self-esteem, and are less professional than their colleagues.

internalized understanding of what is right and wrong.

Parental involvement is linked to different developmental outcomes, and desirable

Feiler. (2013). Overscheduled Children: How Big a Problem? Retrieved from

Retrieved 11 28, 2020, from

28, 2020, from https://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/10-life-skills-every-parent-

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