Parenting Styles

Match the classroom management style with its main objective.

• Complete freedom for students

• Democratic

• Complete obedience

• Permissive

• Shared decision-making

• Authoritarian

Answer explanation

The statement emphasizes 'complete obedience', which aligns with an authoritarian approach. Authoritarian leadership prioritizes strict compliance and control, unlike permissive or democratic styles that allow for more freedom and participation.

In Mason's household, the children decide the bedtime and the parents follow their lead.

• Permissive

• Democratic

• Authoritarian

Answer explanation

The statement indicates a parenting style where kids set the rules and parents follow, which aligns with permissive parenting. In this style, parents are lenient and allow children significant freedom.

Henry's parents physically punish him for misbehaving.

• Permissive

• Democratic

• Authoritarian

Answer explanation

The authoritarian parenting style is characterized by strict rules and expectations, often using physical punishment for misbehavior. This contrasts with permissive and democratic styles, which are more lenient and involve more dialogue.

Mason's parents set some rules, and Mason helps decide the punishment if those rules are broken. This parenting style is (a)   .

• Permissive
• Democratic
• Authoritarian

Answer explanation

The democratic parenting style involves parents setting rules while allowing children to participate in decision-making, including consequences. This contrasts with permissive (few rules) and authoritarian (strict rules) styles.

Arjun and Hannah feel lost when their parents don't set any rules or guidelines for them. This parenting style is (a)   .

• Permissive
• Democratic
• Authoritarian

Answer explanation

Children feel lost in a permissive environment due to a lack of structure and guidance. Permissive parenting allows too much freedom, leading to confusion and insecurity in children.

Elijah's parents allow him to make his own decisions without setting any rules. Which parenting style are they using?

• Permissive

• Democratic

• Authoritarian

Answer explanation

The permissive parenting style is characterized by a lack of guidelines and rules, allowing children significant freedom. This aligns with the statement that parents using no guidelines benefit from this style.

In a classroom discussion about parenting styles, the teacher stated that the parenting style most widely respected among child development experts is (a)  

• Permissive
• Democratic
• Authoritarian

Answer explanation

The Democratic parenting style is widely respected among child development experts for promoting open communication, mutual respect, and collaboration, which fosters healthy emotional and social development in children.

In the future, children like Lily and Nora have a hard time following rules.

• Permissive

• Democratic

• Authoritarian

Answer explanation

The permissive parenting style is characterized by a lack of strict rules, leading to children having difficulty following rules. In contrast, authoritarian and democratic styles enforce rules more consistently.

Ava often feels scared to express her opinions at home because her parents are very strict.

• Permissive

• Democratic

• Authoritarian

Answer explanation

Children may fear their parents in an authoritarian parenting style, which is characterized by high demands and low responsiveness. This approach often leads to fear rather than open communication, unlike permissive or democratic styles.

When Noah misbehaves, his teacher explains why his actions were wrong and discusses the consequences with him. What type of discipline is this?

• Induction

• Love Withdrawal

• Power Assertion

Answer explanation

Induction involves reasoning from specific instances to general principles, making it a form of discipline by reasoning. In contrast, Love Withdrawal and Power Assertion are more about emotional or authoritative control.