Of the 14 parents surveyed, 3 of those parents identified themselves as Authoritarian
parents. Although the results are higher than those identifying themselves as permissive parents,
the number is still significantly low. Authoritarian parents feel they must be in control at all
times and their set of rules that must be followed. Children have little or no freedom and
discipline is usually a form of reward and punishment. Based on our findings, parents who
utilize the Family Resource Center for Eau Claire County typically do not engage in the type of
parenting practices indicative of authoritarian parenting