Four Styles of Parenting Research Assignment Paper

Four Styles of Parenting
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Introduction
Parenting has a significant contribution to the child’s personality development. Different parenting styles have different childhood outcomes. This essay will look at specific parenting styles and their effects on the socio-emotional development of a ten year old child.
Authoritarian parenting
This style of parenting expects children to follow strict rules that have been put forth by their parents. Failure to follow these rules results in to punishments, not consequences. Authoritarian parents do not explain the reason behind the rules and they offer no room for negotiations. Their children have no involvement in problem solving, and when they ask why their parents would tell them that it is because they said so (Doepke & Zilibotti, 2014). 
Authoritative parenting
Authoritative parents have rules that their kids should follow but they offer exceptions. They inform their children the reasons for the rules and they would consider their children feelings especially when it comes to setting the limits. Authoritative parents are not intrusive or restrictive but they are assertive and they offer supportive disciplinary methods. Their children become very assertive, cooperative and are socially responsible (Doepke & Zilibotti, 2014). 
Permissive parenting
This style of parenting involves leniency with little or no discipline and consequences for the children. Permissive parents are more responsive, nurturing and communicative with their children. However, they do not discourage their kids on bad behaviour (Doepke & Zilibotti, 2014). 
Uninvolved parenting
These are neglectful parents that expect their children to raise themselves. They may provide basic needs but they lack parenting skills and understanding on child development. The children may not receive parental attention, nurture and guidance. Uninvolved parents are detached from their kids and they would reject or neglect them in extreme cases (Doepke & Zilibotti, 2014). 
Socio-emotional development in children is driven by the parental control, affection and behaviour control in parenting styles. The emotional expression of 10 year olds is increased when they are punished for expressing negative emotions. The research on Emotional Socialization revealed that authoritative parenting...