Diana Baumrind's Three Common Parenting StylesDuring Diana Baumrind's research as a developmental psychologist, she concluded that parents fall into three different parenting styles: authoritarian, permissive, and authoritarian. Baumrind's styles were based on how one disciplines and nurtures one's child (Cherry, nd, p. 1). Authoritarian parents make discipline the top priority when raising their children. They see no gray areas when it comes to discipline (Belsky, 2013, p. 205). The rules and their application are never left up for discussion. Anything the parent says should be suppressed and the child is expected to fully comply. The standards they set must be respected without exception (Cherry, nd, p. 1). Because parents do not focus on the child's emotional needs, they are often seen as unwarming and loving (Belsky, 2013, p.205). Permissive parenting is the antithesis of authoritarian parenting. Belsky (2013) stated that permissive parents do not impose strict rules or discipline. There are no high expectations for how a child should behave or perform. Parents focus not on rules or scolding, but on the child's own desires and happiness. The parents' primary goal is to meet the child's emotional needs (p. 205). In the authoritarian parenting style, there are certainly rules and ideas about how the child should behave, but parents take a more diplomatic approach to parenting. Nothing is ever set in stone and parents negotiate freely with their children about rules and consequences. Unlike the authoritarian parenting style, these parents have a balance between “both nurturing” and discipline. Parents still have expectations of their children, but understand that they ...... middle of paper ...... resist the rules set by strict teachers. Because I did not grow up with rules, I did not understand or respect the purpose of those regulations. To me, it all seemed free. In response to my teenage rebellion, my parents tried to establish some rules. But by then it was too little, too late. As a parent, I used the authoritative parenting style. The authoritarian style emphasizes the importance of everyone's flexibility and freedom. I think this style is the fairest and shows more respect for the child as a human being. I don't like the idea of ​​my children fearing me because of harsh punishments. As an authoritative parent, I would encourage my child to understand that there are reasons behind the rules and that they are not just mandatory. Authoritative parenting style lays the foundation for communication, empathy and mutual respect..