What kind of parent are you?

A Parent is extremely permissive when he or she...

• Has few rules.
• Allows the child to do as the child pleases.

When parents are extremely permissive...

• Children are cranky, whiney. They are very aggressive and want their way all the time.

A parent is extremely strict when he or she...

• Expects immediate obedience.
• Gives no explanation for demands.
• Uses physical punishment.

A parent is moderate when he or she...

• Has rules and enforces them consistently.
• Is firm, with kindness, warmth and love.
• Takes the child's age and uniqueness into account.
• Tries to understand why the child acts the way he or she does.

When parents are moderate...

• Children are responsible and cooperative. They have good self­-concepts and are considerate of others. Moderation works well when disciplining school-age children.

Resource: The North Carolina Affiliate of the National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse
   Prevent Child Abuse
    North Carolina, Inc.
    3344 Hillsborough St., Ste. 100-D
    Raleigh, NC 27607