What happens to kids who are raised by authoritarian parents?
Authoritarianism versus the alternatives
Researchers recognize at least three alternatives to authoritarian parenting:
•Permissive parents are emotionally warm, but reluctant to enforce rules or standards of conduct.
• Uninvolved parents are like permissive parents, but they lack warmth
•Authoritative parents, like authoritarian parents, set limits and enforce standards. But unlike authoritarian parents, authoritative parents are very responsive or nurturing. In addition, authoritative parents encourage their kids to ask questions, and they explain the rationale behind the rules. Authoritative parents are also less likely to control kids through the induction of shame, guilt, or the withdrawal of love.
How does authoritarianism measure up?