Parenting Basics-Terms iCEV

Self-discipline

capacity to control emotions and actions; willpower

Empathy

capacity to understand or share the emotions experienced by another

Continuum

continuous, gradual range or series existing between two extremes

Clarity of Communication

dimension of Baumrind's theory of parenting styles which deals with parents' willingness and ability to communication with their children

Nurturance

dimension of Baumrind's theory of parenting styles which involves parents' T expressions of warmth and support

Parental Control

dimension of Baumrind's theory of parenting styles which involves the enforcing of rules

Maturity Demand

dimension of Baumrind's theory of parenting styles which relates to parental expectations for children to live up to their potential

Basic Needs

elements required to survive and maintain health, such as food, water, shelter, clothing and medical care

Neglect

failure to care for or give attention to

Family Dynamics

nature of interaction and relationships among family members

Authoritarian Parenting

parenting style characterized by high levels of parental control and maturity demand and low levels of clarity of communication and nurturance

Authoritative Parenting

parenting style characterized by high levels of parental control, maturity demand, clarity of communication and nurturance

Permissive Parenting

parenting style characterized by low levels of parental control and maturity demand and high levels of clarity of communication and nurturance

Uninvolved Parenting

parenting style characterized by low levels of parental control, maturity demand, clarity of communication and nurturance

Emotional Blackmail

process of creating or using negative emotions and insecurities for behavioral manipulation

Empty Promise

promise made with no intention of following through

Trick/Trap

situation which gives a child the choice to behave or misbehave, set up by a parent simply to catch an act of misbehavior

Cope

to deal with and attempt to overcome difficulties and hardships

Moral

used as an adjective: fitting society's standard of correct behavior; used as a noun: practice or characteristic deemed acceptable or even desirable by