Three Examples of Parenting [article from Articleranks]

Three Examples of Parenting

We live in an age where it seems there are so many recommended rules to follow for parenting our children. Of course people have good intentions when they offer their insights that usually come across as must-do or highly recommended guidelines.

Most of the time that we make decisions in regard to children it is based simply upon common sense and what is obvious. The difficulty arises when we are not consistent in the way that we raise our children because it causes confusion within their minds. What you are about to read is a short summary that will help you be more consistent as a parent. Of course this information is coming from all sides nows, the internet, watching TV and the printed media.

There is such a tremendous amount of change occurring in teenage children, and actually many could be offended by being called, teenage "children". The later teen years would be a time to more accurately refer to them as young adults. Make sure to let your child proceed with the exploration of their independence, without hindering them. That would indicate a move towards self reliance without you - the parents. Then the apparent conformation both mentally and physically will come into play at some point down the road. Another parenting style that is fairly well know is the authoritarian one. As you can gather from the name, these types of parents are rather strict on their children. Overall, dissident behavior will not go down well with the parents. The expectation here is that the commands of the parent will be obeyed. Most parents that are authoritarian will agree with the phrase 'children should be seen and not heard'. Established in the home are strict rules that must be followed. Many children do well having being bought up in this environment because of the discipline installed into them. Sadness is certainly one emotion felt by these children though.

Even when you are having a bad day, try your best to give your children the positive affirmations that they need. When you try to understand your children, and encourage them, they will respect you forever. All people make mistakes, especially growing children, so if you give them support, they will not grow up thinking there is something wrong with them, when they make a mistake. One thing that parents need to remember is that they are the teacher, and students make mistakes. Another thing that a parent needs to do is to direct their children in ways that best fit the natural talents they were born with. Parents who have been giving their children positive encouragement, while they have been growing, will have the best chance of impacting them. Also remember that children of course need some sort of privacy especially when older.

There are just three different styles of parenting that have been observed by professionals. It's not uncommon however to see a parent display a number of different styles. As you'll have read, a few styles cannot work together with a number of others. There can often be very clear separating factors observed though.

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