Authoritative Parenting Style

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Growing up, my mother was my primary caregiver. As a single mother, she was a strong believer in guiding my behavior with punishment when I did something that she did not like and rewarding me for my achievements and good behavior. For example, when I was younger, I was “whipped” because I waste an entire pitcher of Kool-Aid instead of asking for help, for I supposedly knew better. On the other hand, my mother rewarded me with money and family outings when I got all A’s in school. My mother showed me an excessive amount of love by attending school functions, giving me her attention, spending time with me, and satisfying my needs and wants. Therefore, I think that the authoritative parenting style was most influential in my development.