{"id":12863,"date":"2017-01-24T06:02:30","date_gmt":"2017-01-24T06:02:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/?p=12863"},"modified":"2023-06-18T07:01:52","modified_gmt":"2023-06-18T07:01:52","slug":"how-does-authoritative-parenting-affect-your-child","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/parenting\/how-does-authoritative-parenting-affect-your-child\/","title":{"rendered":"How Does Authoritative Parenting Affect Your Child?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12864 size-full\" title=\"How Does Authoritative Parenting Affect Your Child?\" src=\"http:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/103-4.jpg\" alt=\"How Does Authoritative Parenting Affect Your Child?\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As soon as you hear the word &ldquo;authoritative&rdquo; you may experience some negative connotations. This is because authority can so easily be abused. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, most of us have experienced some or other negative aspect of authority that has been wrongly used against us. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But authority in itself is very positive, referring to someone who is responsible to look out for the well being of others and to make sure that things run smoothly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>So,&nbsp;<span data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"what is authoritative parenting\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":15105,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":0,\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,0],\"15\":\"Calibri\",\"16\":11}'>what is authoritative parenting? and&nbsp;how does authoritative parenting affect the child?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a parent is fair, kind and firm, their position of authority will be respected, <strong>enabling both parent and child to learn and grow in a pleasant and harmonious atmosphere<\/strong>. This is the goal of authoritative parenting. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When this style is used consistently there are definitely positive effects and benefits which can be observed and experienced. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article will discuss seven <span data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"positive effects of authoritative parenting\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":15105,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":0,\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,0],\"15\":\"Calibri\",\"16\":11}'>positive effects of authoritative parenting and&nbsp;how does authoritative parenting affects <a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/236333094_Authoritative_Parenting_Synthesizing_Nurturance_and_Discipline_for_Optimal_Child_Development\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">child development<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also watch:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/r-L2yqlcwJU\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-Provides-security-and-support\"><\/span>1. Provides security and support<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-45432\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Provides-security-and-support.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Growing up can be scary and bewildering for a little child in the big wide world. That is why they need a place to call home, and parents who <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/parenting\/setting-up-healthy-boundaries-for-your-child\/\">provide clear and firm boundaries<\/a> so that they know what is acceptable and what is not. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children need the security of knowing that mom and dad will always be there for them if they have struggles and questions. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When things get tough they know <strong>their parents will support them, encourage them<\/strong>, and teach them how to think through situations and find a workable solution. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-Balances-love-and-discipline\"><\/span>2. Balances love and discipline<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-45434\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Balances-love-and-discipline.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At times this can seem like a juggling act, but authoritative parents aim and strive to set high standards of behavior and achievement for their children without compromising the loving and nurturing side of their relationship. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They seek to be sensitive and understanding towards their children, without sacrificing the consequences for bad behavior. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Authoritative parents do not use harsh punishment<\/strong>, shaming or withdrawal of love to control or manipulate their children. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rather they show respect to their child who is then most likely to reciprocate respectfully, and the balance of love and discipline is accomplished.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>One of the most&nbsp;positive&nbsp;<span data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"effects of authoritative parenting\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":15105,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":0,\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,0],\"15\":\"Calibri\",\"16\":11}'>effects of authoritative parenting is the kid&rsquo;s ability to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/parenting\/how-to-develop-the-feeling-of-gratitude-in-children\/\">reciprocate respect with others around them<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-Encourages-self-confidence\"><\/span>3. Encourages self-confidence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-45435\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Encourages-self-confidence.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Authoritative parents are constantly encouraging their children<\/strong>, pointing out their strengths, helping them to work on their weaknesses and celebrating every victory. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children are motivated to work hard and give their best as their parents recognize and appreciate their efforts. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This breeds self-confidence in the child who will not be afraid to try new things and take control of different situations in life. They understand what they are capable of, and are able to stand up for themselves. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They will learn how to be assertive and respectfully say &lsquo;no&rsquo; if necessary as this is how they have been taught by observing their authoritative parents.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-Teaches-flexibility\"><\/span>4. Teaches flexibility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-45436\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Encourages-selfconfidence.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Life is all about learning and growing along the way, and children who are raised with an authoritative parenting style can appreciate the need for flexibility to adapt to the inevitable changes in life. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Parents will learn from their mistakes and be willing to compromise when necessary. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They will be constantly evaluating their approach to keep pace with their children&rsquo;s growth and making sure that their expectations are age-appropriate. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They will also take into account the individual personality traits of the child, whether they are shy and introverted or sociable and outgoing. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As their children progress from babyhood to being a toddler, and then a young child and teenager, authoritative parents will nurture their growing sense of independence until maturity is reached.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-Promotes-productivity\"><\/span>5. Promotes productivity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-45437\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Promotes-productivity.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike the permissive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/parenting\/different-parenting-styles\/\">parenting style<\/a>, authoritative parents are deeply concerned about the results their children achieve. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>They <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/parenting\/how-parents-can-help-kids-with-homework\/\">pay attention to their children&rsquo;s schoolwork<\/a><\/strong>, attending functions and activities at the school and helping in every way possible with their studies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> When a child goes through difficult times the authoritative parent is well aware of what is happening and gives their child counsel and support in overcoming the hurdles. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They set goals together and celebrate when these are reached successfully. Children raised with this parenting model tend to be productive and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scihub.org\/AJSMS\/PDF\/2011\/3\/AJSMS-2-3-278-282.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">perform well in their schoolwork<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6-Lowers-the-risk-of-addictions\"><\/span>6. Lowers the risk of addictions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-45438\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Lowers-the-risk-of-addictions.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keeping children safe from harmful behaviors and addictions such as drinking alcohol, smoking and taking drugs is becoming increasingly challenging. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, <strong>children who have authoritative parents are less likely to go down the path of addictions<\/strong> because their parents are actively involved in their lives. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They know that their parents will notice if there are any changes in their behavior. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They also know that indulging in this kind of anti-social behavior will damage the trusting and respectful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/parenting\/building-positive-parent-child-relationships\/\">relationship that they have with their parents<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7-Models-relationship-skills\"><\/span>7. Models relationship skills<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-45439\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Models-relationship-skills.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the end of the day, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jstor.org\/stable\/353561?seq=1\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">authoritative parenting is all about<\/a> modeling a close and mutual relationship between parent and child. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children are taught through consistent demonstration of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/\">valuable relationship skills<\/a> such as loving listening and showing empathy. Respect is the underlying given for all their interactions. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When conflicts arise they are handled in a clear and firm manner, addressing the issue at hand without attacking the child&rsquo;s personhood and damaging their emotions. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Authoritative parents know that they are human too and they don&rsquo;t hesitate to apologize to their child<\/strong> when they have failed in some way. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They allow the child the freedom to make their own decisions and thus <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/accepting-responsibility-in-relationships\/\">learn to take responsibility<\/a> for their actions. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/what-is-the-definition-of-a-healthy-relationship\/\">healthy relationship<\/a> between authoritative parents and their children is warm, friendly and respectful. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children thrive in this kind of atmosphere where they know that no matter what happens their parents will love and appreciate them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Raising your kids in an authoritative atmosphere would definitely help your kids to have a happier disposition. They would be more happy, capable, and successful and would have the ability to control and regulate their emotions.<\/p>\n<p>Recognizing your child&rsquo;s autonomy while teaching them <span data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"authoritative discipline\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":15105,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":0,\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,0],\"15\":\"Calibri\",\"16\":11}'>authoritative discipline<\/span> and offering advice with lots of warmth is what authoritative parenting is all about.<\/p>\n","protected":false,"raw":""},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As soon as you hear the word &ldquo;authoritative&rdquo; you may experience some negative connotations. This is because authority can so easily be abused. Unfortunately, most of us have experienced some or other negative aspect of authority that has been wrongly used against us. But authority in itself is very positive, referring to someone who is responsible to look out for the well being of others and to make sure that things run smoothly. So,&nbsp;what is authoritative parenting? and&nbsp;how does authoritative parenting affect the child? 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