| How you choose to parent your child is really up to | | | | parenting, or collaborative model. However, there are |
| you. There is no one size fits all approach, but I think it | | | | still definite boundaries and expectations. |
| is important to be aware of the different approaches | | | | 3. Uninvolved |
| or parenting styles that tend to come out. While I | | | | These parents are usually not involved, and tend to fall |
| certainly have a preference on how I think children | | | | in the category of "neglectful" parents. They might go |
| should be raised, I am not one to judge or determine | | | | though the motions, but are somewhat emotionally |
| that for anyone else but my own situation. | | | | detached and not fully invested in how their children |
| Regardless of your preference, I think it is important to | | | | are raised. |
| be aware of the different approaches so that you can | | | | 4. Overinvolved |
| understand how your actions impact a child and any | | | | These types of parents might set poor boundaries, be |
| challenging situations that arise. | | | | too indulging, or perhaps smother their children. They |
| 4 Different Parenting Styles | | | | might be more democratic with their children, while at |
| 1. Authoritarian | | | | the same time some might just feel as if their child |
| This type of parent is typically demanding and not | | | | should make more decisions on their own. |
| responsive. They have expectations and they want | | | | Children with ADHD can be very demanding, and I |
| them carried out or completed without discussion or | | | | have seen parents who quickly shift approaches |
| objection. Think of this as a the "military family" where | | | | based on their child's behavior. The one thing every |
| directions are more like orders that need to be carried | | | | parent must know about a child with ADHD is that he |
| out. | | | | or she needs a lot of love, attention, support, care, and |
| 2. Authoritative | | | | encouragement. |
| Consider this the balanced parent who exerts rules | | | | Knowing your personal style, can make a huge |
| and provides order, but also interacts, communicates, | | | | different in what strategies are recommended to |
| and allows for personal growth and decision making. I | | | | support your child with ADHD. |
| like to think of this style as a more friendly approach to | | | | |