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Positive And Negative Effects Of Parenting

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Does the way you’re raised have an effect on your development? Is there one correct way of parenting? Every parent has their own approach to raising their child and some approaches are more effective than others. Developmental psychologist Diana Baumrind developed three major parenting styles. These approaches can be categorized as authoritarian, authoritative or democratic and permissive parenting. A fourth approach was introduced by psychologist Eleanor Maccoby and John Martin called uninvolved/neglectful parenting. In this paper I will explore these parenting styles and apply them to real life situations. I will also discuss both the positive and negative effects of these approaches on adolescence. As well as introduce other contributing factors on behavior. Diana Baumrind is a clinical and developmental psychologist who argued that it is not what you do when it comes to parenting, but it is how you do it (Coste 2012). Diana Baumrind was born on August 23rd, 1927 in New York City. She got her B.A in psychology and philosophy and then went on to get a Graduate degree in clinical and developmental psychology (Coste 2012). During the time, many believed a parent should be rigid and have high levels of expectation for a child. Those who opposed, believed that parents should be more concerned with supporting their children and giving them unconditional love (Coste 2012). Diana argued that parenting isn't necessarily one or the other. She conducted a study where, “she

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