Baumrind proposed the following three styles of child rearing:

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Baumrind proposed the styles of child rearing as permissive, authoritarian, and authoritative. This framework has been widely used and researched, and is considered the most influential way of understanding parenting styles. Permissive parents are indulgent, lenient, and do not enforce rules; authoritarian parents are strict, controlling, and use punishment as a means of discipline; authoritative parents are firm but loving, set clear expectations and limits, and encourage independence and communication. These styles have been linked to various outcomes in children, such as academic achievement, behavioral problems, and self-esteem.

Baumrind Proposed the Following Three Styles of Child Rearing