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    parenting style that is child-centered, in that parents closely interact with their children, while maintaining high expectations for behavior and performance, as well as a firm adherence to schedules and discipline” (Authoritative Parenting). Authoritarian parents exert control through power and coercion. Although both parenting styles are strict, authoritative parents tend to be stricter and consistent than authoritarian parents. An example of an extreme parent is one whose child must constantly be in

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    very strict set of rules and very limited freedom. These parents have established rules and guidelines for their child and expect them to be followed. If a child fails at something, the failure usually results in some form of punishment. Not only that but when this failure happens, most of the time the parents do not explain the why and how they failed and do not help them to find a solution to the problem. Authoritarian parents normally do not explain the reason for their rules or why they have

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    Amy Chua, a professor at Yale, is the author of an article called “Why Chinese Mothers are Superior”. In this article, she addresses being a Tiger Mom. A Tiger Mom is described as a mother who is very strict when it comes to raising their children. They are known for having straightforward rules that many Westerners would find shocking. These Tiger Moms raise their children to be the best in everything that they do, and they will not let their children come in second place to anybody. Typically these

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    somewhere in between. I do agree that his parenting style is very laid back, which would be very nice in certain situations. I also think however, that he could be a little more strict with his parenting. Atticus is a very laid back parent which I think is really cool. My parents are very strict on what I can and can’t do. So Atticus’s parenting style looks like a very good way of parenting. I like how he lets his children learn from their mistakes on their own, even though he knows what they’ve done

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    Teen Curfew Laws

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    Teen Curfew Teen curfew laws need to be changed because they are too strict, they keep teens from having fun during the night, and due to sleep cycles curfew gives teens only a few hours of freedom and sleep. Teen curfew laws need to be changed, they are too strict and are unfair. Curfew keeps teens from having fun during the night( orlando sentinel .com). Teens sleep in late during the day and stay up during the night and curfew gives teens only a few hours of freedom. For example, In Detroit teen

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    could still put at least 2 on their plates, or 3, instead of the whole plate being carrots! My reasons of why the government shouldn't create the laws of school lunches; There is a strict plate diet, it' s expensive, and the 1st lady thinking that the parents don't know how to “help” their kids. We should, of course, get rid of those laws on school lunches. My first reason is that it's a strict plate setup. The text

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    Essay on Parenting Styles

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    Reflection Paper. Mr. and Mrs. Harsh­Heart believe in the importance of stern discipline and impose strict rules that they expect their children to obey without question. They penalize behavior harshly, frequently with spanking. Mr. and Mrs. Easygoing do not use punishment to enforce their rules and believe in natural consequences teaching lessons and setting limits on behavior. They have regular family meetings with their children to discuss household rules and their importance to the family dynamics

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    Alcohol & Drug Use Proverbs 22:6 says “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.” Many parents struggle with how to raise their kids to become good people. Some wonder what they did wrong when a child turns out to be less than what they expected. When their children turn to drugs or alcohol for whatever reasons, parents question their style of parenting and wonder if they did something wrong. Acting out and doing things that aren't allowed are just part

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    since we entered middle, I don't know why but they have.I always wondered what they did because we just entered middle school and they can't do anything but hold hands, I don't think they went on dates because they were too young and I believe nobody’s parents would have allowed it during that time. Know on the main topic teen dating. I believe that parents should make rules on dating because we are still young, some of us might not know what to do. Parents should be allowed to make rules on dating

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    lawyer and the author of, “Why Chinese Mothers Are Superior”, she explains the differences between Chinese and Western parenting styles and the outcomes of these two mind-sets. She claims that Chinese parents raise their child with very strict rules so later in life they can be successful. On the flip side, Western parenting styles are more towards on the effect of their child’s feelings so they don’t hurt their self-esteem or confidence. The reason why Chinese children are so intelligent is ultimately

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