Human Growth and Development / Unit 6 HGD 0774 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Authoritarian and Authoritative
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The idea
Authoritarian parents are high in control and low in warmth, demanding obedience without negotiation; authoritative parents combine high warmth with firm, explained structure.
In practice
"Because I said so," against "Here's why the rule matters, and what we'll do if it's broken."
Where people slip
Children of authoritative parents tend to compromise and cope well; those of authoritarian parents may become wary or rebellious.
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