Parenting
Parenting
Parenting or child rearing is the process of promoting and supporting the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development of a child from infancy to adulthood. Parenting refers to the intricacies of raising a child and not exclusively for a biological relationship.
Pronunciation
- /ˈpɛərəntɪŋ/
Etymology
The term "parenting" is derived from the Latin word "parentem" which means "to bring forth, give birth to, produce".
Types of Parenting
There are four major recognized parenting styles: Authoritative parenting, Authoritarian parenting, Permissive parenting, and Uninvolved parenting.
Authoritative parenting
Authoritative parenting is characterized by a child-centered approach that holds high expectations of maturity. Authoritative parents can understand their children’s feelings and teach them how to regulate them.
Authoritarian parenting
Authoritarian parenting, also called strict parenting, is characterized by high expectations of conformity and compliance to parental rules and directions.
Permissive parenting
Permissive parenting, also known as indulgent parenting is characterized by low demands with high responsiveness.
Uninvolved parenting
Uninvolved parenting, also called neglectful parenting, is a style characterized by a lack of responsiveness to a child's needs.
Related Terms
- Child development
- Attachment theory
- Parenting styles
- Parenting practices
- Parenting plan
- Co-parenting
- Single parenting
- Adoptive parenting
- Foster care
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Parenting
- Wikipedia's article - Parenting
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