Parenting styles

In a world full of unique individuals, parenting styles can be as unique as their originators. However, an article on parenting styles can be found anywhere on the Internet, and a simple search will provide you with a wealth of articles on parenting styles.

For example, this article on parenting styles, found at www.athealth.com/Practitioner/ceduc/parentingstyles.html, provides a definition of the term "parenting styles," and outlines four basic parenting styles, i.e., indulgent, authoritative, authoritarian, and uninvolved. It also explains the consequences to the child of each different parenting style.

Another good article on parenting styles can be found at www.kidsource.com/better.world.press/parenting.html. This article outlines three basic parenting styles, i.e. authoritarian, permissive, and assertive-democratic. The article explains how each style operates and then discusses the results of that style of parenting.

For those who like to understand the more complex issues concerning parenting styles, articles are available that highlight the psychological aspects of parenting styles and their long-term consequences. At ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/hstein/adult.htm you will find a detailed chart that explains how your parenting style will affect your child as an adult.

There are available Biblically-based articles on parenting styles as well. These articles use Scripture as to explain parenting styles and to highlight more effective methodologies of parenting. An excellent example of a Biblically-based article on parenting styles can be found at www.lifeway.com/lwc/article_main_page/0,1703,A%253D150741%2526M%253D50018,00.html.

In addition, several website offer quizzes that you can take to determine your parenting style. There are also a variety of web sites that can help you change or modify your parenting style if it is proving to be not as effective as you might like.

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