As a parent, you want your child to grow up to be a responsible, independent, and confident adult. But how do you achieve this? One effective parenting style is authoritative parenting. In this guide, we will explain what authoritative parenting is, why it works, and how you can use it with your 8-year-old child.
What is Authoritative Parenting?
Authoritative parenting is a parenting style that is characterized by setting clear rules and boundaries, providing support and guidance, and encouraging open communication between parent and child. Unlike authoritarian parenting, where the parent is in complete control and uses punishment to enforce rules, and permissive parenting, where the child is in control and rules are lax, authoritative parenting strikes a balance between the two.
Why Authoritative Parenting Works?