Parenting Style Analysis
Introduction The purpose of this interview with my mother, Maria, was to try and learn more about her parenting style/behaviour. Issues addressed include determining what parenting style my mother implemented, how she believed this parenting style affected my development, factors that she believed influenced her parenting behaviours, as well as the impact of her being an immigrant on her parenting. Different cultural practices that were evident in my upbringing are also discussed in this analysis of the interview.
Links Between Parenting Issues and Readings There are four types of parenting styles that Heath (2013) discusses in the class textbook: indulgent/permissive, authoritarian, authoritative and uninvolved/neglectful. These parenting …show more content…
Research has shown that individuals do indeed take from their own childhood experiences and apply these when raising their own children (Heath, 2013). Specifically, communication with the child and the parent’s view of them is impacted by own experiences. Those individuals with secure attachments to their own parents were more likely to be emotionally supportive, as well as be able to set clear limits (qualities of an authoritative parenting style). Individuals on the other end of the spectrum, with an attachment that was dismissive and insecure with their own parents tend to place high priority on their independence (Heath, 2013). Maria is asked in the interview if she believes that her own upbringing and parents impacted her style of …show more content…
This can be seen in Appendix A in question #1 where the balance of nurturance, discipline and respect is discussed (Heath, 2013). Her approach to discipline can also be categorized under authoritative parenting because it is supportive, rather than punitive as seen when Maria discusses logical consequences and tough love, but also the fact that she will always be there for her children (Green, 2018a). Maria also emphasized the fact that she wanted to ensure her children felt (and were) listened to – this lines up with recent findings on authoritative parents and how their children find it easier to discuss their feelings, thoughts and behaviours (Heath,
Links Between Parenting Issues and Readings There are four types of parenting styles that Heath (2013) discusses in the class textbook: indulgent/permissive, authoritarian, authoritative and uninvolved/neglectful. These parenting …show more content…
Research has shown that individuals do indeed take from their own childhood experiences and apply these when raising their own children (Heath, 2013). Specifically, communication with the child and the parent’s view of them is impacted by own experiences. Those individuals with secure attachments to their own parents were more likely to be emotionally supportive, as well as be able to set clear limits (qualities of an authoritative parenting style). Individuals on the other end of the spectrum, with an attachment that was dismissive and insecure with their own parents tend to place high priority on their independence (Heath, 2013). Maria is asked in the interview if she believes that her own upbringing and parents impacted her style of …show more content…
This can be seen in Appendix A in question #1 where the balance of nurturance, discipline and respect is discussed (Heath, 2013). Her approach to discipline can also be categorized under authoritative parenting because it is supportive, rather than punitive as seen when Maria discusses logical consequences and tough love, but also the fact that she will always be there for her children (Green, 2018a). Maria also emphasized the fact that she wanted to ensure her children felt (and were) listened to – this lines up with recent findings on authoritative parents and how their children find it easier to discuss their feelings, thoughts and behaviours (Heath,