Parenting and Family Types Flashcard

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This parenting style is based on the belief that children need to set their own goals, rules, and limits. Also known as the "jellyfish" parenting style.

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Permissive

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This parenting style is based on the belief that children should obey their parents without question or hesitation.

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Authoritarian

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In this parenting style, parents value children’s opinions and allow them input on rules.

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Authoritative

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This parenting style provides little guidance, nurturing, or affection.

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Uninvolved

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Most parents use only one parenting style and never combine more than one.

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FALSE

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This family type consists of 2 committed adults and very often, a few pets.

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Childless Family

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This family type includes grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other relatives, who all live nearby or in one household.

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Extended Family

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This family type consists of one parent and children.

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Single Parent Family

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Gloria married Jay when Manny was a small child. They are an example of this type of family.

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Stepfamily

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Phil and Claire (from Modern Family) and their 3 kids are an example of this type of family.

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Nuclear Family