Parenting style is a distinct way to go about nurturing and training children. Generally speaking, there are three parenting styles stated by 4Parents.gov

The following are examples of three general styles of parenting. The descriptions of the authoritarian and permissive parents are meant to show the extreme ends of the spectrum. However, children will usually thrive with any style of parenting as long as there is consistency and the child feels loved.

• Authoritarian Parents

• Permissive Parents

• Mentors/Affirmative Parents

If you have the curiosity of finding out what kind of parenting style you have, simply follow this link, Test Your Parenting Style and answer 10 quick questions on the website. The result just gives you an idea. As from my observation, parents would change and adjust their styles from situation to situation along the way their children grow.

[4Parents.gov]

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