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Chapter 4 Rachael, Stephen, Ed, Allison, Holly, Melissa, Jessica Group 1

1. What are the different parenting styles?
Authoritative - parents who use warmth firm control, rational, issue- oriented discipline, in which emphasis is placed on the development of self-direction
Authoritarian - parents who use punitive, absolute, and forceful discipline and who place premium on obedience and conformity
Indulgent - parents who are characterized by responsiveness but low demandingness and who are mainly concerned with the childs happiness. This parent is a more hands off parent allowing children to learn from their actions.
Indifferent - parents who are characterized by low levels of both responsiveness and demandingness
What are the effects of the parenting styles
Authoritative - raise a child who is self reliant and who has a strong sense of initiative. They have high self esteem and are motivated to achieve. These children learn to take responsibility, make wiser......

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