ADHD Parenting Tip - 4 Unique Parenting Styles That Greatly Impact How You Raise Your Child With ADH

How you choose to parent your child is really up to you. There is no one size fits all approach, but I think it is important to be aware of the different approaches or parenting styles that tend to come out. While I certainly have a preference on how I think children should be raised, I am not one to judge or determine that for anyone else but my own situation.

Regardless of your preference, I think it is important to be aware of the different approaches so that you can understand how your actions impact a child and any challenging situations that arise.

4 Different Parenting Styles

1. Authoritarian

This type of parent is typically demanding and not responsive. They have expectations and they want them carried out or completed without discussion or objection. Think of this as a the "military family" where directions are more like orders that need to be carried out.

2. Authoritative

Consider this the balanced parent who exerts rules and provides order, but also interacts, communicates, and allows for personal growth and decision making. I like to think of this style as a more friendly approach to parenting, or collaborative model. However, there are still definite boundaries and expectations.

3. Uninvolved

These parents are usually not involved, and tend to fall in the category of "neglectful" parents. They might go though the motions, but are somewhat emotionally detached and not fully invested in how their children are raised.

4. Overinvolved

These types of parents might set poor boundaries, be too indulging, or perhaps smother their children. They might be more democratic with their children, while at the same time some might just feel as if their child should make more decisions on their own.

Children with ADHD can be very demanding, and I have seen parents who quickly shift approaches based on their child's behavior. The one thing every parent must know about a child with ADHD is that he or she needs a lot of love, attention, support, care, and encouragement.

Knowing your personal style, can make a huge different in what strategies are recommended to support your child with ADHD.

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