Tag Archives: parenting styles

“I never want to parent the way my parents did.”

Posted on Friday, May 11, 2012 by Alison

Even with the best of intentions, when you parent in reaction to your own parents, you often go too far to the opposite extreme. People with negligent parents often want to make sure their children know they love them or … Continue reading →

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Good-enough Parenting:
“I feel so bad when I let my children down.”

Posted on Friday, April 6, 2012 by Alison

Parental neglect or abuse can cause a child to toughen up, but often at the expense of the child shutting down feelings of empathy and love as well. Some parents never apologize to their children or admit to themselves that … Continue reading →

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“You think I’m too indulgent with the kids? Well, I don’t want to be a dictator like you!”

Posted on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 by Alison

Parents often disagree on how to raise their children, which can easily turn into a running battle of wills. In most cases, one parent is more permissive, warm, and accommodating, while the other is more authoritarian, strict, and rule-oriented. For … Continue reading →

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