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7 science-backed reasons why new parents should adopt an authoritative parenting style
Authoritative parenting is consistently associated with superior outcomes.
This is how convincing multiple scientific studies have shown it to be. Studies that have been carried out all over the world. In different social and cultural contexts.
This leaves little or no room for doubt among the 4 parenting styles we discussed yesterday.
Expanding on the features of authoritative parenting style
Clear rules and boundaries: Parents opting for this style set rules and have expectations for their kids, making sure the latter understand the reasons for those.
Promotion of responsibility and independence: Kids raised this way are encouraged to take responsibility for their actions and to be independent, being allowed to make decisions and mistakes within limits, as a way to learn and grow.
Support and guidance: Authoritative parents provide emotional and practical support support and guidance, are willing to listen to their kids’ feelings and reasons and help them with problem-solving.
Positive reinforcement (praise & rewards) may be used to encourage their to motivate their kids to behave in a desirable way, as well…
