ECE355 Understanding Behavior & Family Dynamics

Ashford University Assignment Submission Week 3 Assignment

Beginning Outline for the Final Project

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For your assignment this week, you will begin to build the final PowerPoint assignment by creating a two- to three-page (not including the title and reference slides) outline of the information you will share on the first few slides. These outline slides will set the direction of your Final Project. You must include the following:

Title Page
Purpose statement(s) detailing the importance of positive parenting.
Defining Family: Explain your definition of family and how this definition will allow you to provide family-centered support. Refer back to Week One Discussion 2 to assist with this.
How Parenting Has Changed: Discuss at least two ways that parenting has changed. Refer back to your Week One Discussion 1 to assist with this.
Parenting Styles: Explain the four different parenting styles. Refer back to your Week One Assignment to assist with this.

The Paper

Assignment Length: Your outline should be two to three pages in length (not including title and reference slides).
Title Page: Inclusion of a separate title page with the following:
- Title of presentation
- Student’s name
- Course name and number
- Instructor’s name
- Date submitted
Source Requirement: Reference two scholarly sources in addition to the text. All sources included in the reference list must be cited in the portfolio.
APA Formatting: Use APA formatting consistently throughout the assignment, which includes citations in the body of the assignment, the title page, and references list, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Syntax and Mechanics: Display meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar.

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PARENTING STYLES 1

Partnering styles 2

Partnering styles

Gloria Carter

ECE 355 Understanding Behavior & Family Dynamics

Instructor: Pamela Klem

July 7, 2016

1. Authoritarian parenting style

In this type of parenting, there are rules set by parents and children have to follow them. When the children fail to follow the rules they are punished. Parents using this style do not give explanations as to why the rules they have set have to be followed and the children are not allowed to give their opinions or even question their parents. Children raised by authoritarian parents are good at following rules as they fear being punished for not following them. Parents do not encourage their children to act independently or even discover new things. Therefore, the children do not learn how to have their own boundaries and this can be a cause of problems when the parent is not around to observe conduct. Children in authoritarian style tend to have low self-esteem, find it difficult to socialize, show aggressive behavior outside the home and at times may suffer from depression and anxiety.

2. Authoritative Parenting style

Authoritative parents also have rules that the children have to follow. Parents in this case give reasons for rules and explain to the children the consequences of good and bad behavior. When the children make mistakes, the parents listen to them as they explain what happened and why they misbehaved. After the child has explained the parent decides what punishment to give for the misbehavior having shown the child his/her mistake (Grobman, 19). Authoritative parents encourage their children to act independently and also express their opinions and issues. Children in this type of parenting style are confident and have high self-esteem, are social, have the ability to control and manage their emotions and also are able to understand others. Children in authoritarian and authoritative parenting styles are well-behaved and are good at following rules.

How parenting styles influence a child’s behavior in the classroom

The parenting style chosen by a parent can influence a child’s behavior in different ways. When in school children are supposed to learn, play and socialize with other children as it enhances their growth. When a child is unable to socialize with other children the child may end up feeling left out and getting depressed is easy. In the case of authoritarian parents, their children may be affected adversely compared to those of authoritative parents. These children cannot make their own choices as they have not been shown how to do that and they are not encouraged to engage in new things. This makes the children to be withdrawn and unhappy and will react aggressively (Huver, Otten, Vries & Engels 15).

Children from authoritative parents on the other hand can depend on themselves and are able to face challenges. Their ability to socialize with other children enhances their growth and they get to learn new things. The children are self-confident and can accomplish anything they put their mind to as they have the support of the family. The parenting style chosen determines how a child will behave in school and how he/she relates with other children. In classroom, there are children from different cultures, race, religion, gender and social status. All of them are supposed to respect and love each other irrespective of where they come from (Oliver, Guerin & Coffman, 90). For this to be possible, children should be disciplined and show respect to people around them. This is only possible if parenting styles used instill the best in the children.

How modifications in parenting can create a positive family environment

Changes in parenting can help children and parents to make their families better and also ensure that children grow up to be successful people. Changing a parenting style or adding other methods to the style can ensure that one instills all the good qualities to their children and this helps the children in their day to day activities (Oliver, Guerin & Coffman, 90). When both parents and children are able to communicate effectively on anything affecting the family, it brings the family closer and they can face anything together or individually. Each parenting style has a disadvantage as none is perfect. Therefore, adding some ideas to the style in use strengthens the style. This ensures the children are given the best parenting that will be of guidance to them all their lives and they might pass it down to other generations (Grobman 73). Parenting is not easy and it requires patience and contribution from all parties involved. Parents should also ensure that their parenting styles are able to help their kids stand on their feet and make decisions on their own. ECE355 Understanding Behavior & Family Dynamics

Works Cited

Grobman, K. H. Diana Baumrind‟ s (1966) Prototypical Descriptions of 3 Parenting Styles (2002).

Huver, R. M., Otten, R., de Vries, H., & Engels, R. C. Personality and parenting style in parents of adolescents. Journal of Adolescence, 33(3), 395-402. (2010).

Oliver, P. H., Guerin, D. W., & Coffman, J. K. Big five parental personality traits, parenting behaviors, and adolescent behavior problems: A mediation model. Personality and Individual Differences, 47(6), 631-636. (2009).
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