Shrinkle #29 · Classic idea · 6 letters
Parenting styles
Broad patterns in how caregivers balance warmth with rules. Common types include authoritative (warm and firm), authoritarian (strict and cold), permissive (warm but few limits) and uninvolved.
In the room
Child and family therapists often explore how a household sets limits and shows affection, and how parents' own upbringing shapes their approach.
Something a client might say
“Dad was strict about rules, but he always explained why and hugged us after.”
An illustrative line, not a real client.
Where it comes from
Diana Baumrind's research described authoritative, authoritarian and permissive styles.
Related ideas
Gentle parenting · Attachment · Boundaries
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