parenting styles formative

Teddy is the father of four children he sets the rules and expects them to be followed... period. There is little communication, and he rarely expresses love or affection and imposes strict control

authoritarian

When going off to live independently, children of this parenting type often cannot make decisions for themselves because someone else has been driving all of the decisions for them in the past. Their parent exerted total control over all of the decisions in their life.

authoritarian

George has chores to do at home and responsibilities caring for his younger siblings. Occasionally, he forgets to do his chores or does not treat one of his siblings with respect. If this occurs, his parents will discuss with him why they are upset and provide an appropriate punishment.

authoritative

Jwan knows that his parents have created rules in the house for a reason and knows that there will be repercussions for violating these rules. Jwan however, also feels like he has a voice in the creation of the guidelines and what is fair.

authoritative

Mindy will be attending the high school prom in a few weeks; her parents realize that this is a special event and that Mindy's normal curfew may not be appropriate. They seek her input and together establish a new set of guidelines for the prom weekend

authoritative

Mr. Roell has two sons, and he has well-defined rules for their behavior, but these rules have changed and lessened as his sons have become older. He is involved in their lives but as a parent and not a friend. His sons are punished appropriately when they misbehave, but he listens to their concerns honestly and fairly.

authoritative

Ethel believes that children should not be constrained by rules and regulations. Therefore, her three children have no chores or responsibilities around the house. Ethel spends much time with them and loves them very much.

permissive indulgent

Maddie is fifty years old but feels young again when she is around her children. She wants to be friends with her children rather than a parent; she allows her teenage children to throw parties at the house and to come home whenever they like. She borrows her daughters close and wants to Facebook with her daughter's friends. Her children have almost no restrictions and are given whatever they want materially. She thinks that she is "cool" without realizing that her children need a parent, not a friend.

permissive indulgent

Mrs. Taver loves her son and wants the very best for him. He does not write well, so she has been writing all of his essays and papers since the 7th grade so that he earns As. She is even writing his college essays. She explains that she is stunned that her son did not do well on the ACT writing test and that it was unfair. If he is ever caught cheating or doing something wrong she makes excuses to prevent him from receiving any consequences

permissive indulgent

Mrs. Garcia is a highly competitive lawyer who sometimes works 18 hours a day. She has a quick legal mind. She has been rapidly promoted throughout her career. She has two adolescent daughters with whom she spends little time and knows little about. Although her daughters are accomplished musicians, she has never once seen them perform

permissive neglectful

Roger has recently divorced his wife of fifteen years. Roger's two children live with him. However, he spends most of his time working or out with friends. He is not aware of his children's interests or passions and does not much care to find out.

permissive neglectful

Kelly's Father wants her to be a doctor. Kelly is currently a junior in high school and would prefer to become a psychology teacher. Kelly does not to mention this to her father because he believes if he is paying for her college education, he will be the one to decide her career path. Her father strictly enforces rules, and she is punished if her grades are not exceptional.

Authoritarian