Opdragelsesstil

Opdragelsesstil refers to the consistent patterns of behavior and attitudes that parents or caregivers use to raise their children. It encompasses how parents interact with their children, discipline them, communicate with them, and provide support and structure. Different opdragelsesstile are believed to have varying impacts on a child's development, influencing their social skills, emotional regulation, academic performance, and overall well-being.

Research, particularly by Diana Baumrind, has identified several key dimensions that differentiate opdragelsesstile: responsiveness (warmth, support, and acceptance) and demandingness (expectations for maturity, control, and supervision). Based on these dimensions, three primary styles have been described: authoritative, authoritarian, and permissive.

Authoritative parenting is characterized by high responsiveness and high demandingness. These parents set clear rules and expectations but are also warm, supportive, and willing to listen to their child's perspective. They encourage independence while providing guidance.

Authoritarian parenting, in contrast, is high in demandingness but low in responsiveness. These parents emphasize obedience, expect strict adherence to rules, and often use punishment without much explanation. They tend to be less warm and less communicative.

Permissive parenting is high in responsiveness but low in demandingness. These parents are warm and nurturing but set few limits or expectations. They often act more like friends than authority figures and may struggle with discipline. A fourth style, uninvolved or neglectful parenting, is low in both demandingness and responsiveness, characterized by a lack of engagement with the child's needs.