in this context, a parenting style with strict rules, high control and limited emotional warmth

in this context, a parenting style combining clear boundaries with emotional support and warmth

in this context, a parenting style with minimal rules and high warmth, but low expectations or control

in this context, a parenting style with low emotional involvement and minimal rules or expectations

Different models of parenting

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Good parenting

Child development

Where parents and carers can get support

This unit explores child development, different models of parenting, attachment styles, reflections on parenting, and where to get help as parents.

Healthy relationships: What is good parenting?

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strict parenting, high expectations, low warmth

warm parenting, responsive, sets clear rules and expectations

minimal rules, high warmth, but low expectations or control

low emotional involvement and minimal rules or expectations

Which parenting style is most likely to have clear, explained boundaries?

{{}} is considered the most strict parenting style.

They might be able to think through consequences to their actions.

They might be more impulsive and have less self-discipline.

They might feel unimportant or invisible.

They might appear confident but lack resilience.

What effect might permissive parenting have on children?

warm but lacking boundaries, leading to impulsive children.

warm with clear boundaries, leading to confident and responsible children.

strict and less nurturing, leading to obedient children with lower self-esteem.

indifferent and distant, leading to children struggling with relationships.

Which term refers to the idea that mostly authoritative parenting is good enough?

Which word means an imaginary line separating what we will or won’t allow?

Who developed three parenting principles to support a child’s healthy growth?

Children must have perfect parents or carers.

Children don’t need perfect parents or carers.

Children need perfect parents but imperfect carers.

Which of the following statements is correct according to the 'good enough' parenting theory?

"You can't go out and that's final - no discussion!"

"Maybe you can go out, or maybe not - we'll see what happens."

"Do whatever you want, I don't really care what you choose."

"I understand you want to go out, but you need to finish homework first."

Which scenario shows a parent setting a clear boundary while still being supportive?

Parenting doesn't matter much, so mistakes by parents/carers are fine.

Parents/carers can make mistakes as long as they learn and repair relationships.

Children should lower their expectations of their parents/carers.

Being a perfect parent/carer is automatic, so parents/carers don't have to try.

What does the theory that parents/carers don't need to be 'perfect' mean?

children may become rebellious or anxious

Match each parenting approach with its likely outcome.

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Different models of parenting

Lesson outcome

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