

This style is thought to be most beneficial to children. Children with parents who demonstrate this style tend to be self-disciplined and think for themselves. What is authoritative parenting? Authoritative parents are reasonable and nurturing, and set high, clear expectations. There are few or no expectations of children.This group of parents offers little nurturing.An uninvolved parent lets a child mostly do what he wants, probably out of a lack of information or caring. No particular discipline style is utilized.Some parents may make a conscious decision to parent in this way, while others are less interested in parenting or unsure of what to do. Uninvolved parents give children a lot of freedom and generally stay out of their way. Expectations are typically minimal or not set by these parents.Parents in this category tend to be warm and nurturing.Communication is open but these parents let children decide for themselves rather than giving direction.They have limited or no rules and mostly let children figure problems out on their own. Their discipline style is the opposite of strict.Permissive or Indulgent parents mostly let their children do what they want, and offer limited guidance or direction. Expectations are high with limited flexibility.


Parents with this style are typically less nurturing.

