Styles of Parenting

Which Type Of  Parent are You? 

Autocratic or Authoritarian = Controlling, No room for choice or openness. Love and acceptance- is due to performance.
Permissive = Little effort, NO guidance, neglect child's needs

Authoritative = Firm & Friendly - Balance of give & Take, Teach and Demonstrate Respect
                         Active Parenting is what Michael Popken calls it. He teaches of the Ballast : That which gives stability to character:

-Responsibility -

-Cooperation-

-Respect-

-Courage-

-Self-Esteem-

Treated children the way you want to be treated is a great standard. Demanding Respect helps to become not respected. The focus is on where we want to be not so much on tantrum or the issue. 

Let Natural Consequences guide the way. Set firm ground rules, & no hammer when they aren't quite measuring up. Establish Family Rules, no more then 7 and stick to it in a firm but friendly way.