Social Work/Well being News

SPECIAL REPORT: Parenting Styles - What type of parent are you?

In recent years, you may have heard many debates about the best way to parent. Studies have shown that there are four defined parenting styles and parents and caregivers will often implement a mix of all four, but will often lean towards just one style in particular. There are pros and cons with each one, but parents will often be influenced by such things as how they were brought up, life experiences, culture, religion and even what they may have read or seen others do. Most will learn about parenting ‘on the job’ and grow into the role with experience.

There are so many different opinions offered on how best to parent. New parents will often have firm beliefs about how they wish to balance love and discipline, but this ideal often goes out the window when a toddler throws their first tantrum in the supermarket!

Raising children can bring parents and caregivers great joy despite many learning ‘on the job’ and growing into the role through experience and understanding. Children will always flourish in a warm and loving environment, supported by clear guidance.

In this month’s School TV Special Report, parents and caregivers can gain a greater understanding of the four defined parenting styles by taking part in the quiz. It can guide parents towards deciding which style they wish to adopt and the effects it may have on their children. 

We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this Special Report, and as always, we welcome your feedback. If you do have any concerns about the wellbeing of your child, please contact the school for further information or seek medical or professional help.

Here is the link to your special report https://mccww.catholic.schooltv.me/wellbeing_news/special-report-parenting-styles