Impact of parenting styles on child development

• Journal: Global Academic Society Journal: Social Science Insight, Vol. 1, No. 5, year 2008, pp. 16-25.
• Author(s): Mary Venus Joseph, Jilly John
• Category: Social Science Insight
• Keywords: parenting style, patterns of parenting styles, issues of parenting styles, social class and parenting styles

Abstract

Modern society is giving more importance to parenting styles. It represents the different approaches parents use to raise their children. This paper looks into various kinds of parenting styles followed by families. Modern parenting is mixed with various issues. The root cause of majority of the mental health problems arise in adolescence are related to parenting styles. Most parents use a variety of styles depending upon their culture and societal demands. The patterns of parenting styles and their impact on child development are explained in the paper. The impact of social changes on childhood in India derives attention. Parenting style needs change according to the changes taking place in a society. Influence of social class on the selection of parenting style is also discussed in the research.