Authoritarian parenting is the type of parenting where the parent's word is law and rarely show their children affection although they love them (Berger, 2016). Permissive parenting is when parents make few demands, are nurturing and accepting, but do not feel responsible for shaping their children (Berger, 2016) The last type of parenting is authoritative parenting. This type of parenting is known to be in between the other two types of parenting. Authoritative parents set limits, enforce rules, encourage maturity, and listen to their children (Berger, 2016). They also do not punish their children but forgive them if they fall short (Berger, 2016).
The topic of parenting styles is one where I have inquired about due to my own personal life. Growing up in a household where my siblings and I are first-generation to be in the U.S, I often found myself envying the relationships that my friends had with their parents. Growing up and looking back to my childhood, I have discovered that my parents' parenting style followed those of Authoritarian parenting. I know that my parents loved me because of how much they sacrificed to give me everything I needed. But as a child, I found it hard to gain affection from my parents when feeling sad or upset.
Even though I do not believe that my parents' parenting style was the most ideal, I do believe that the authoritarian parenting style does have benefits. By looking at the bigger picture where the parents do not show affection physically or emotionally, authoritarian parents show affection in ways where they think is best for their children. Also, even though children may rebel against the strict rules that are laid down, as they grow older it is likely that they will grow out of their rebellious ways and become mature, independent adults.
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