Identify and explain Baumrind’s four parenting styles as well as child outcomes for each style. How might you use this information in your work with families of young children?

Question

What will be an ideal response?

Answer 1

Parenting styles
? ? Authoritarian: low warmth, high control, obedience-oriented, intrusive, restrictive, directive, punitive
? ? Authoritative: high warmth, high control, balances clear demands with emotional responsiveness, monitors behavior, assertive, supportive, not restrictive or punitive
? ? Indulgent: high warmth, low control, lenient, allows self-regulation, avoids confrontation, exerts few demands, use of reflection
? ? Uninvolved: low warmth, low control, little time/effort given to children, low commitment to children, stops short of pathological neglect
Child outcomes
? ? Authoritarian: less social competence, anxious, poor communication skills, do not take initiative, overly aggressive
? ? Authoritative: prosocial behaviors such as sharing, sympathy, cooperation
? ? Indulgent: problem behaviors, mediocre academic performance, disrespectful to others, not popular, higher self-esteem, good social skills, less depression
? ? Uninvolved: most poorly in academics and social competence, low self-esteem and self-regulation, cannot handle independence productively