👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Parenting Styles 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Name the four main parenting styles.
Authoritative, Authoritarian, Permissive, Neglectful
You get a B+ on a test, and your parent reacts like it’s the end of the world.
Authoritarian – expecting perfection!
This Disney villain locks her daughter in a tower and controls her completely.
Mother Gothel from Tangled – Authoritarian
What is one basic need parents must provide?
Safety, Food, Shelter, or Love (any is correct)
Fact or Myth? "Strict parents always raise well-behaved kids."
Myth – they may rebel later on!
This parenting style is high in warmth but low in discipline.
Permissive
Your mom forces you to hug every single relative at a family gathering (even the weird ones)
Authoritarian – forcing social norms!
These TV dads let their kids do whatever they want and rarely disciplines them.
Homer Simpson/Peter Griffin – Permissive
What do parents teach to help their child make friends? (one-word)
manners
Fact or Myth? "Authoritative parents are too soft on their kids."
Myth – they enforce rules but explain them
Which parenting style is known for setting strict rules and expecting obedience?
Authoritarian
You’re home alone all weekend, and your parents don’t even check in.
Neglectful – no supervision!
Name the Show: A fiercely protective mother who stops at nothing to save her son when he goes missing in the Upside Down
Stranger Things
What is the term for non-biological parents who legally take in a child?
Adoption
Fact or Myth? "Neglectful parents don’t set rules because they trust their kids."
Myth – they are uninvolved, not trusting
This parenting style balances discipline and open communication.
Authoritative
Your dad says "No video games until you finish your homework," but then joins you to play 2 sec. after
👉 What parenting style is this?
Permissive
Name the movie: A nervous single dad who overprotects his son after a past tragedy, leading to an adventure across the ocean.
Finding Nemo
What is the ability to understand and share a child’s feelings called? (one-word)
Empathy
Fact or Myth? "Permissive parents never say no."
Fact – they often avoid conflict and let kids do what they want!
Which parenting style is considered the least involved?
Neglectful
A teen wants to go to a concert, and their parent discusses safety rules but allows it. What style is this?
Authoritative
This TV mom has a hard time telling her daughter no/disciplining her; when it comes to drug use
Rue's mom from Euphoria
What is the most expensive part of raising a child?
Education
Fact or Myth? "Culture and society can influence parenting styles."
Fact – different cultures emphasize different approaches!