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parenting styles

What Is Authoritative Parenting? Setting Boundaries with Love

Authoritative parenting is when a parent sets clear rules and maintains discipline and guidance while also giving their child lots of warmth and affection.…

What Is Authoritarian Parenting? ‘My Way or the Highway’

In authoritarian parenting, parents closely control their children’s behavior, but discourage open communication, and aren’t warm or emotionally responsive.…

What Is Permissive Parenting? Lots of Love, No Boundaries

Permissive parenting is a parenting style in which parents or caregivers are warm and loving, but don’t set or enforce many rules or boundaries for their child.…

Which Parenting Style Is Most Encouraged in Modern America?

Think strict parenting gets the best results? Nope. Here’s why experts recommend authoritative (not authoritarian) parenting.…

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