Discussion Post: Parenting Styles
• The style of parenting I received growing up can be best described as a combination of Authoritarian and Indifferent. This parenting came mostly from my mother as my father was constantly working as a farmer- My mother was mostly a "housewife". She was very critical of me and would insult me often with name-calling and there was a lot of yelling. As far as the indifference, she was always detached and we never had a very strong bond. I should also note that I was adopted- Perhaps not being a biological child lead to a lack of attachment. My parents were never attentive to my school work, interests, or social life. They would often forget to pick me up after extracurricular or social activities.
• The way I was parented has definitely shaped the way I parent today. My main goal every day is to make sure my boys know how loved and valued they are. My style of parenting would be primarily Authoritative with a little sprinkle of Indulgent. I am very attentive and I strive to teach my children how to become good humans, but I also want them to be independent thinkers and to learn by doing, which means they will make some mistakes. As for being indulgent, sometimes I can be a bit of a pushover and afford them too many liberties.
• It was somewhat difficult to write about my personal experience of being parented. I do appreciate and love my parents and I think they did the best they could. I have struggled with anxiety throughout my life, and sometimes I have difficulty resolving conflict in a calm manner. On a more positive note, I think being raised the way I was made me a very independent and self-reliant person. It's also made me strive to be the best parent I can be and my children will always know that they come first.
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