There are two lasting There are two lasting bequests we can give bequests we can give our children.  our children. 

One is roots.  One is roots.  The other is wings.The other is wings.

Our children are like jewels, we have counted well the cost. May their angels ever guard them and … not one child be lost!!

There Are Four Different There Are Four Different Parenting StylesParenting Styles

Authoritarian: Low Authoritarian: Low Love and High Love and High LimitsLimits

Permissive : High Permissive : High Love and Low Love and Low LimitsLimits

Different Parenting Styles Different Parenting Styles

Uninvolved : Low Uninvolved : Low Love and Low Love and Low LimitsLimits

Democratic : High Democratic : High Love and High Love and High LimitsLimits

Democratic ParentsDemocratic Parents

Provide a loving, supportive, home Provide a loving, supportive, home environment.environment.

Hold high expectations and standards Hold high expectations and standards for their children’s behaviors.for their children’s behaviors.

Explain why some behaviors are Explain why some behaviors are acceptable and others are not.acceptable and others are not.

Include children in family decision Include children in family decision makingmaking..

Children of Democratic Children of Democratic Parents Tend to be:Parents Tend to be:

HappyHappy Self-confidentSelf-confident CuriousCurious IndependentIndependent LikableLikable Respectful of othersRespectful of others Successful in schoolSuccessful in school

Screen TimeScreen Time

AggressionAggression

Sibling RivalrySibling Rivalry

Disruptive behaviorDisruptive behavior

in publicin public

Be a role model

Eliminate the negative

Be available and firm

Set clear limits

Encourage questioning

Give lots of encouragement

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