Identify and describe the parenting style that usually has the best outcome for children.

Authoritarian

Authoritative

Permissive

Uninvolved

Authoritarian Parenting You believe kids should be seen and not heard.

When it comes to rules, you believe it's "my way or the highway."

You don't take your child's feelings into consideration.

Authoritative Parenting You put a lot of effort into creating and maintaining a positive relationship with your child.

You explain the reasons behind your rules.

You enforce rules and give consequences, but take your child's feelings into consideration.

Permissive Parenting You set rules but rarely enforce them.

You don't give out consequences very often.

You think your child will learn best with little interference from you.

Uninvolved Parenting You don't ask your child about school or homework.

You rarely know where your child is or who she is with.

You don't spend much time with your child.