Positive Parenting Blog

What Parenting Style is the Best? Have you ever wondered what parenting style is the best? If you walk into the parenting section of any bookstore you’re bound to find a multiple of books with authors claiming they have the answer to best parenting. From researchers to mums to famous people – everyone seems to be an expert in parenting. Parenting advice comes in all shapes and sizes. No-wonder parents are so confused about which parenting style is best to achieve peace and harmony at home. The developmental psychologist Diana Baumrind (and later Maccoby and Martin) spent years researching parenting styles. They found the most commonly used parenting styles and deciphered which parenting style is best. They categorized parenting into four broad parenting styles: The Four Parenting Styles Authoritarian parenting – placing demands, but low responsiveness The Authoritarian parent is likely to get angry and demand the child sit there until the meal is finished. Authoritative parenting – pl...