In this chapter, it talked about the 3 different parenting styles: Authoritarian, Permissive, and Authoritative. And it made me realize how lucky I am because my parents are Authoritative.
Authoritative parents are the ones that provide rules and punishments, but they aren't completely dictatorial about what you can and can't do. My parents have always been very understanding. I have to tell them where I am going and what I am doing, but most of the time they will let me do whatever it is. However, they do have some rules, such as no drinking or smoking. I don't think this is much to ask of me, especially considering these things are illegal for me to do right now anyway.
I have friends whose parents try to control every part of their lives, and I also have friends whose parents let them do what ever they want with out punishment. I look at both sides and think I am in a good place with the parents I have... I guess I should go home and tell them thank you!
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I agree with you, Beth. I am also glad that I have parents that are authoritative. I like having a sense a freedom, but I also enjoy having boundaries. I could not imagine having every aspect of my life controlled by my parents or my parents letting me do whatever I want without consequences.
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