If your kid lies, sneaks around, or is afraid of your criticism, you may be an authoritarian parent

Authoritarian parents see themselves as "the boss" and offer little warmth — which can hurt kids' self-esteem, mental health, ...

Why experts consider authoritative parenting the best approach, and how it differs from authoritarian parenting

Authoritative and authoritarian parents both have high expectations for kids, but authoritative parents offer more flexibility and emotional support.
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Are You an Authoritarian Parent? 7 Tell-Tale Signs to Watch For

Some parents believe that children should follow a strict set of rules. They have rigid expectations about kids' behavior and enact harsh discipline if kids fall short. In their households, qualities ...
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Authoritarian vs. authoritative: The difference between the 2 parenting styles, and which experts recommend to raise successful kids

Searches for "parenting styles" rose 400% over the last month, according to Google Trends data. And while modern child-rearing sources tend to focus on the difference between gentle parenting, ...
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The 4 basic parenting styles—and what science says about which is best

While newfangled names for parenting styles, from tiger to panda, tend to conjure images of an unruly zoo, most are just trendy spins on one of four basic styles that have been referred to by ...