Focus on Better Behavior

I found this blog post interesting, regarding parenting styles. It talks about four main parenting styles and how it can effect your children. The first is authoritarian or restrictive. Children don’t get the opportunity to learn from their mistakes. Parents display a coldness and controlling attitude. The second is authoritative or democratic. Parents encourage discussions and debates with their children. Parents that use this style are warm and supportive. The third is permissive. There are no demands for the child, they provide basic needs and let them do what they will. The don’t learn much responsibility. The fourth is uninvolved. Parents are emotionally detached from their children and in some worse cases neglectful. Which style do you use?