here are four main parenting styles. The authoritarian, authoritative, permissive indulgent and rejecting-neglecting. The best style is supposed to be the authoritative because this type of parent is firm but respectful. They value obedience, but still nurture their children. While this may be proven I do believe that styles can be blended and the outcome may provide a well-rounded adult as well.

My parents divorced when I was six years old. They were very adamant about shared custody. Each parent had a slightly different outlook on being a parent. My father would be considered an authoritative parent while my mother would be split between an authoritative and passive indulgent. After the divorce my father was the stricter