Your Privacy is Important to us

We encourage you to review our Terms of Service, and Privacy Policy.

By continuing, you agree to the Terms listed here. In case you want to opt out, please click "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link in the footer of this page.

Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information

We won't sell or share your personal information to inform the ads you see. You may still see interest-based ads if your information is sold or shared by other companies or was sold or shared previously.

Continue on TOI App
Open App
Login for better experience!
Login Now
Welcome! to timesofindia.com
TOI INDTOI USTOI GCC
TOI+
  • Home
  • Live
  • TOI Games
  • Top Headlines
  • India
  • City News
  • Photos
  • Business
  • Real Estate
  • Entertainment
  • Movie Reviews
  • Lifestyle
  • Podcasts
  • Elections
  • Web Series
  • Sports
  • TV
  • Food
  • Travel
  • Events
  • World
  • Music
  • Astrology
  • Videos
  • Tech
  • Auto
  • Education
  • Log Out
Follow Us On
Open App
  • ETIMES
  • CINEMA
  • VIDEOS
  • TV
  • LIFESTYLE
  • VISUAL STORIES
  • MUSIC
  • TRAVEL
  • FOOD
  • TRENDING
  • EVENTS
  • THEATRE
  • PHOTOS
  • MOVIE REVIEWS
  • MOVIE LISTINGS
  • HEALTH
  • RELATIONSHIP
  • WEB SERIES
  • BOX OFFICE

All you need to know about the perfect parenting approach

TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Last updated on - Jul 5, 2021, 20:06 IST
Comments
Share
1/6

​All you need to know about the perfect parenting approach

Parents are the greatest teachers of a child who not only safeguard their child from all the worldly dangers but often let them go through tough situations in order to make them mentally stronger. You as a parent would always want your child to be the best everywhere he goes and hence you try out different tactics for their all round development.

While every parent prefers his or her own unique and comfortable parenting style, certain basic ideas and principles remain the same such as the amount of control, sensitivity, warmth or responsibility etc. There exists 4 types of parenting characteristics through which a combination of strategies for parenting is made to fit accordingly.

These 4 characteristics are:

2/6

​Permissive parent

When a parent broadens his thinking aspect regarding his child and tries to develop more of a friendship role in the child’s life. It naturally restricts the amount of conflicts (ideas or choices). A child will obviously find his parents comfortable to share his feelings and stress with. Such a parent is lenient and less or rarely demanding.

3/6

​Authoritative parent

Such parents are generally so involved and alert about their kids. They predominantly set definite rules, regulations and expectations for their kids. The basic goal for parents is to imbibe honesty, value and discipline in their kids and hence they remain highly proactive for their kids' lives.

4/6

​Neglectful parent

Such a parent is neither involved or motivated to make any difference in their children’s lives. They carry out absolutely minimal conversations with their kids and hence have a cold bonding with them. These kinds of parents are inactive due to their own personal problems and struggles due to which they fail to offer particular attention or guidance to their kids.

5/6

​Authoritarian parent

Parents are generally demanding and strict under this parenting approach. They impose tough and strict rules to regulate discipline and control over their kids.

6/6

​Which is the best one to choose?

Be it a permissive parent or authoritarian parent, no approach is termed as the best or the worst. All you need to remember as a parent is nothing in excess is good. You need to offer warmth, strictness and control according to the situation. Just for example; an permissive parent is required to be invasive and vigilant when it’s the matter of their child’s safety or mental well-being. While an uninvolved parent requires to settle down or manage his/her difficulties in order to generate vital communication with their children. Hence, in order to establish your suitable parenting style, work on what’s suitable according to you depending upon your judgement and circumstances.

Start a Conversation

Post comment
Featured In lifestyle
  • 4 personality traits of Akshay Kumar that make him a go-getter and an eternal action hero
  • 10 powerful psychological tricks that work better than arguing
  • 5 places on Earth where you can experience all four seasons in one road trip
  • “We have a no-screen home, but I am scared of how my son reacts after…”: What experts are saying about this parent’s experience will make you rethink complete screen bans for kids
  • ‘This is what I worked for': Daughter’s emotional Amazon office visit with parents melts hearts
  • At this village in Karnataka, farmers discuss Shakespeare, Hemingway and Kalidasa: How to reach and what to see
  • Top 7 hill destinations in India emerging as real estate investment hotspots
  • Preparing for the first day of school: Simple ways parents can make children feel ready and confident
  • 5 money habits of rich couples
Photostories
  • Shah Rukh Khan’s legendary ‘Om Shanti Om’ 6-pack wasn’t just built in the gym; Know the makeup magic that fooled everyone
  • Cotton vs linen: What’s the real difference and which one should you actually wear?
  • 4 personality traits of Akshay Kumar that make him a go-getter and an eternal action hero
  • Even while resting, the brain may still be overworked, neurologists warn about today’s “always-on” lifestyle
  • 10 powerful psychological tricks that work better than arguing
  • “We have a no-screen home, but I am scared of how my son reacts after…”: What experts are saying about this parent’s experience will make you rethink complete screen bans for kids
  • 5 places on Earth where you can experience all four seasons in one road trip
  • From running away from home to undergoing plastic surgery at 11 and a ‘fake marriage’ with Ritesh Singh: Rakhi Sawant reveals shocking details
  • 5 signs you’re absorbing other people’s negative energy, and how to stop it
Explore more Stories
  • 11
    10 unique sea snakes and places they can be found on beach by travellers
  • 6
    Shah Rukh Khan’s legendary ‘Om Shanti Om’ 6-pack wasn’t just built in the gym; Know the makeup magic that fooled everyone
  • 9
    Cotton vs linen: What’s the real difference and which one should you actually wear?
  • 5
    4 personality traits of Akshay Kumar that make him a go-getter and an eternal action hero
  • 6
    5 places on Earth where you can experience all four seasons in one road trip
Up Next
  • ETimes
  • /
  • Life & Style
  • /
  • Parenting
  • /
  • Parenting Stories
  • /
  • All you need to know about the perfect parenting approach
About UsTerms Of UsePrivacy PolicyCookie Policy

Copyright © May 27, 2026, 05.24PM IST Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. For reprint rights: Times Syndication Service