authoritative parenting
[/ɔːˈθɒrɪtətɪv ˈpeərəntɪŋ/]
noun
paternidade/maternidade autoritária com responsividade
1. A parenting style characterized by high demands and high responsiveness, where parents set clear rules and expectations while also being emotionally supportive and open to dialogue with their children
Authoritative parenting combines firm discipline with warmth and encourages children to develop independence and critical thinking.
A paternidade autoritária combina disciplina firme com afeto e encoraja as crianças a desenvolverem independência e pensamento crítico.
2. A balanced approach to child-rearing that emphasizes both structure and emotional support, typically resulting in positive developmental outcomes
Research shows that authoritative parenting leads to children with better academic performance and emotional regulation.
Pesquisas mostram que a paternidade autoritária leva a crianças com melhor desempenho acadêmico e regulação emocional.
This parenting style has gained significant recognition in both American and Brazilian parenting discourse since Diana Baumrind's research in the 1960s. In Brazil, it contrasts with more traditional strict parenting (paternidade autoritária) and is increasingly promoted by child psychologists and educators as the most beneficial approach for healthy child development. In the USA, it represents the middle ground between permissive and authoritarian approaches and is widely recommended by pediatricians and parenting experts.
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