Baumrind's Parenting Styles

In Educational Psychology tutorial today, I learnt about four parenting styles.

1. Neglectful
Parents are uninvolved. Children have poor self-control, don't handle independence well, and low achievement motivation.

2. Authoritarian
Parents are restrictive and punitive. Children tend to be socially incompetent, anxious and exhibit poor communication skills.

3. Indulgent
Parents are highly involved but set few restrictions. Children have poor self-control.

4. Authoritative
Parents are nurturing and supportive, yet set limits. Children are self-reliant, get along with peers and have high self esteem.

My parents were authoritative, they still are.
I'm thankful for that. :)