Joys of Parenting As there are a variety of approaches for working with young children, there are many different approaches to parenting. According to Wardle (2015), the four main parenting styles a

Joys of Parenting

As there are a variety of approaches for working with young children, there are many different approaches to parenting. According to Wardle (2015), the four main parenting styles are authoritarian, permissive, uninvolved/neglectful, and authoritative. Having an understanding of these parenting styles will allow you to be able to better support the families that you work with.

To prepare for this discussion,

• Please refer to the Week 1 Guidance for further tips and examples that will support your success with this discussion.
• Read Chapter 3: Family Theories and Parenting Styles in Children & Families: Understanding Behavior & Dynamics.
• Read the article Parenting Success and Challenges for Families of Children with Disabilities: An Ecological Systems AnalysisLinks to an external site..
• Choose two of the four parenting styles to focus on in your discussion:
  • Authoritarian
  • Permissive
  • Uninvolved/Neglectful
  • Authoritative

In your initial post, address the following as they relate to your two chosen parenting styles:

• Compare and contrast your chosen parenting styles.
• Explain at least one advantage and one disadvantage for each parenting style.
• Describe how parenting styles impact children with exceptionalities.