What is the theory behind this Parenting therapy worksheet?
The parenting style is defined as parenting conduct that aims to manage, control, or regulate child behavior. This can be done by imposing rules and expectations, using disciplinary techniques, managing incentives, and punishments, or performing supervisory duties. There are four different parenting philosophies.
How will the worksheet help?
This worksheet will help the client to identify the healthy and unhealthy parenting approaches and understand the effects of each on the parent-child relationship. With the help of this worksheet, parents will learn their own parenting styles. Together with the help of the therapist, they will be able to work towards the goal of taking care of the child in a way that is beneficial for both of them.
How to use the worksheet?
This worksheet is divided into two sections. In section A, the client will learn about different types of parenting styles. In section B, the client will read the given scenario and label the responses with types of parenting styles. Lastly, the client will tell us about the parenting style he or she identifies with the most.
Parenting therapy worksheet
Section A
Read the types of parenting styles carefully and answer the questions given in Section B.
Authoritarian:
This type of parenting typically involves a one-way manner of communication in which the parent sets up stringent restrictions that the child must abide by. The child has very little to no room for bargaining, and the restrictions are typically not stated.
Authoritative:
A close, nurturing relationship with their children is typically developed during parenting. They provide clear boundaries for expectations and provide justifications for disciplinary measures. Methods of discipline are applied as a kind of assistance rather than punishment. Warm and nurturing are typical traits of permissive parents.
Permissive:
Warm and loving in nature, permissive parents typically have few, if any, demands. While keeping lines of communication open, parents let their kids solve problems on their own. Rare instances of discipline are typically the outcome of these low expectations.
Uninvolved:
As this type of parent typically keeps out of the way, parenting children is given a great deal of freedom. While often maintaining their distance from their child’s life, they meet the child’s fundamental necessities.
Section B
Label the responses with appropriate parenting styles after reading the given scenario.
Anna is with her mother in super store for monthly grocery shopping. She demanded a new Barbie despite having two dolls already in her toys. Her mother refused but Anna choose to obstinate and started crying. Help Anna’s mother make a better choice for both herself and Anna. And explain why is this a perfect choice.
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Which parenting style do you identify with the most?
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References
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