Understanding Parenting Styles
The different approaches parents use to raise their children and the impact these styles have on child development and family dynamics.
Equips learners to recognize various parenting styles, understand their effects, and apply this knowledge to support positive parent-child relationships.
Course Overview and Course Objectives_Understanding Parenting Styles
Definition and conceptualization of parenting styles
Historical background and evolution
Core dimensions responsiveness and demandingness
Overview of the four primary styles
Traits high warmth_ high control
Developmental outcomes autonomy_ social competence_ academic success
Considerations across socioeconomic and cultural settings
M3L1 Traits low warmth_ high control
Outcomes obedience_ anxiety_ lower self-esteem
Variability across cultural and normative contexts
Permissive Parenting
Neglectful Parenting
How parenting styles shape
Longitudinal and meta-analytic findings
Participants will be able to:
Learners will gain a clear understanding of the primary parenting styles and what makes each one distinct.
Learners will explore how each parenting style shapes a child’s growth, self-esteem, and relationships.
Learners will recognize how culture, environment, and personal circumstances affect parenting approaches.