Authoritative Parenting believe in developing a close and nurturing relationship with their children while also upholding and maintaining a reasonably high level of expectations and rules or guidelines. While the most difficult to accomplish, an authoritative parenting style is the healthiest and most well-balanced style in which to raise children.
Authoritative parents develop clear and fair behavioral guidelines for their children. The Authoritative parent is a good listener and respects that her relationship with her child is a two-way relationship. She may even encourage her children to make a good argument for her to consider before making a final decision on a heated topic. But in an authoritative household, the parents will always make the final call. The authoritative parent leads by example, realizing that she is a role-model to her children. But the authoritative parent also acknowledges that no one is perfect, least of all himself or his children and is willing to openly apologize when a situation requires it.
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