Parenting Tips: Authoritative Parenting
Authoritative parenting is a parenting style characterized by high responsiveness & high demands. Authoritative parents are responsive to the child’s emotional needs while having high standards. They set limits and are very consistent in enforcing boundaries. It is seen that preschoolers raised by authoritative parents: Tend to be happy and content. Are independent and self-reliant. Develop good social skills. Have good emotional regulation and self-control Express warmth and cooperate with peers. Explore a new environment without fear. Are competent and assertive. Authoritative parents are likely to have children who Achieve higher academic success. Engage more in school activities. Develop good self-esteem. Have better mental health — less depression, anxiety, suicide attempts, delinquency, alcohol, and drug use. Interact with peers using competent social skills. Exhibit less violent tendencies. Are well-adjusted Authoritative parents are: warm, attuned and nurtu