Musings by a Fellow Human

Have you heard about the natural progression of life? This may include studying at the tertiary education, working at a job, getting married, buying a house & car, and having children.  Most couples decide to have children. Then the next question would be: Parenting.  How do you parent your children?   Will you be a cool mom?  Will you be a Tiger mom? How will you choose to parent your children?  Is there a best way to be a parent? *** Research has shown that there are 4 ways of Parenting: Authoritarian Authoritative Permissive  Uninvolved These are some characteristics of the different types of parenting:   Authoritarian Focus on obedience Believe that rules should be followed without exception Reasons for actions and rules are not communicated Punishment > discipline   Authoritative Put effort in creating and maintaining positive relationship with child Explains reasons behind rules Set limits, enforce rules, give c...