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
