The extent to which a parent negatively disciplines a child for wrongful behavior may lead to a cascade of psychological problems later on in life. Such problems could include problems in learning, romantic relationships, suppression of immoral tendencies, and overall physical health. It seems intuitive that when a young adolescent is exposed to harsh and restrictive parents, certain negative outcomes would ensue causing that adolescent to grow psychologically into a teen or adult with interesting behaviors. One interesting outcome of harsh parenting is the effect it has on an individual’s ego. An individual’s ego is a person’s sense of self-esteem, which can easily be altered in most people by exogenous factors, such as parenting. When parents are extremely strict and harsh on their children, this would cause that child to try and suppress not only bad actions, but also bad thoughts. In college aged children with harsh parents, the attempt to suppress immoral thoughts has a rebound effect, causing that child to think even more about that negative or immoral thought, thus depleting that child’s ego (Sheikh, 2013). Furthermore, harsher parents had a more devastating effect on a child’s ego while lenient parenting seemed to have no effect on ego (Sheikh, 2013). Therefore, it makes sense that a child’s honest attempt to stay away from not only tabooed actions, but also the thoughts that lead to those very actions results in a rebound effect causing that child to feel worse about themselves. An example could be when a speaker in front of an audience says “Nobody think of an elephant”, in which case everyone in the audience is thinking of an elephant. Another interesting outcome of harsh and inconsistent parenting is the e... ... middle of paper ... ... a better relationship with their best friend. Antisocial behavior can also develop as a result of harsh parenting. In a study done by Jaffee (2012), studies on monozygotic twins showed that the twin exposed to harsher discipline developed more conduct problems. Also, the study found that in normal siblings, the sibling that is physically beat more will result in more externalizing behavior. So, siblings who got received harsh physical or verbal parenting showed a higher degree of externalizing behavior. This study then concluded that harsh parenting directly affected anti-social behavior in adolescents. Combining many of the consequences of harsh parenting mentioned above such as low ego, poor academic performance, poor romantic relationships, and depression and substance abuse, it only makes sense that anti-social behavior would also prove to be a result.
...e personally. As I have mentioned previously, I have always had a challenging relationship with my mother. I felt like nothing I did was good enough, and the things I did accomplish were dismissed to the point where I felt like my life was nothing of importance. Why I was so fixated on my mother’s approval is a discussion for another paper, but according to such social contingencies result in the child’s oscillation between emotional inhibition and extreme emotional reac- tivity. In support of these proposals, research has found that parental punishment or minimization of emotional expres- sion is correlated with children’s proneness to frequent or in- tense negative emotions (e.g., Eisenberg, Fabes, & Murphy, 1996) and low socioemotional competence (e.g., Jones, Eisenberg, Fabes, & MacKinnon, 2002).
Parents with criminal records, with low-intelligence, and those who use and abuse substances have higher chance of failing to give teem guidance and sustain to their children. This makes them prone to deviant acts. This demonstrates that role modeling is a major feature in enhancing discipline and proper behavior in children In relation to that, research carried out in the United States found out those adolescents who use drugs are those whose parents use the same or similar drugs .This are also ch...
It can be said for most parents that they want their children to grow up to be successful contributing members of society. Being a parent is a difficult, yet rewarding task. But why do some types of parenting result in juvenile delinquency while others find success. There are four generally recognized parenting styles and are categorized: authoritarian, permissive, neglectful, and authoritative. This essay will break down the various styles, its type(s) of discipline and effectiveness.
An example can be if Timmy decides he wants to go to a party on Friday. His parents tell him he has to be back by 9:00 pm. He gets angry and decides to come back home at 11:00 pm. When he gets home his parents punish him by beating him with a stick. They do not explain to him why they are hitting him or they do not take the time to ask why he has arrived home late. As a result to this form of discipline the children usually react quickly and do not make an attempt to negotiate with their parents in fear that they will receive more discipline. The outcome of this type of parenting style is that the child usually becomes unfriendly, anxious, distrusted, and withdrawn. Most of them also have a low self-esteem. A positive outcome is that the child becomes academically successful beca...
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Family Lifestyle and the behavior of members within the family have been shown to have a direct affect on a teenager’s behavior in school. A child can be influenced very easily by any older person, especially a family member, because he always looks up to that family member. If a person in the family is involved in a criminal activity then the children can be turned on by this and become interested in doing the same thing. If the guardian or parent of a teenager does not punish him for doing something wrong, this can only lead to repetition of the bad behavior. Failure to stop a child from doing something wrong could lead the child to believe that his behavior is acceptable. Also, a child thinks that the people that are supposed to love him don’t even care that he is doing something bad so he will continue to do it. Teenagers also commit acts of violence to get their parents’ attention. If parents ignore what their teenagers are doing, then the teenagers will continue to do more negative things just to get their parents to notice them. Another reason why family lifestyle is a cause to teen violence is, if the teenager is abandoned at a young age than there is no one to teach him wrong and right (Kim 82).
All parents are deficient from time to time and no parent can be emotionally available all the time to their children. It is perfectly normal for parents to yell at their children once in a while. Some parents may be controlling while some resort to physical discipline, but as long as the child receives plenty of love and understands why the discipline took place (Forward,1989). The question that lies ahead is: Does all of these options portray the parent as “cruel or unfit” to raise a child? Of course not. The saying “Spare the rod, spoil the child” stands true. Without discipline or order in the household, the child feels that there is no boundaries and can react in any form that he or she wants to without fearing the consequences. But, there is a distinct line between “discipline” and “abuse” which will be explained in the next chapter.
Authoritarian parents, show very little acceptance, have very high expectations of their children and are extremely controlling. These parents are strict, and use a prohibitive and punishment method. According to a research done by Kimberly Kopko from Cornell University, it “reveals that adolescents of authoritarian parents learn that following parental rules and adherence to strict discipline is valued over independent behavior. As a result, adolescents may become rebellious or dependent” (2). The adolescents who come to be rebellious may showcase hostile behaviors, while those who are passive are likely to stay relying on their parents (2).
Violence within families often reflects behaviours learned by children from their parents. A theory is that violent behaviour is passed down from generation to generation through families (Cole & Flanagin, Pg. 2). The majority of Americans are subjected to corporal punishment at one point or another during their lifetime(Kandel, Pg. 4). Surveys suggested that almost all American parents used physical punishment at one point or another and the punishment was regared as an appropriate child rearing technique. Another survey also suggested that some psychologists belive physical punishment to be an effective and useful socialization tool(Kandel, Pg. 2). Aggression is commonly conceived as existing on a continuum, ranging from very severe parental aggression to much milder and normal parental aggression, such as use of corporal or physical punishment(Kandel, Pg. 1). A common concern is that parental use of physical punishment will lead to aggressive behaviour in children.
This paper will explore the strict parenting whether it has positive effects or negative effects on children. Before I begin my discussion, I want to ask you a question. How do you define an authoritarian parent? In response to this question, you can think about someone who has a complete control over his or her children. According to Kendra Cherry, the author of “What Is Authoritarian Parenting?”, she explains that, “Authoritarian Parenting is a style characterized by high demands and low responsiveness.” In this sentence, authoritarian parenting, also known as helicopter parenting, is parents who force their children to follow their needs without any explanations, so their children must be under their regulations even though children do not
...bnormal behavior of delinquency and the link between parenting. It could have a significant impact on how both parents and psychologists approach delinquency and helping to prevent it. Although there were links between all parenting styles and delinquency the article showed that there were greater links between controlling, neglectful, or absentee parents then those who were consistent and present. This shows that in order to prevent delinquency parent need to be present, consistent, and open. If all parents were to attempt this perhaps juvenile delinquency would decrease significantly.
The most common reason? Trouble at home. Either negligent parents whom have never attempted a relationship with their child or an excessive disciplinary parent. Gerald R. Patterson researched a forcing cycle between a parent and child, when a parent responds erratically to an unruly child with harsh punishment, resulting a greater risk of the child’s behavioral problems later in life (as cited in Byrd, Loeber & Pardini, 128). Troubled parenting behaviors who exhibits these kinds of punishments worsens the child’s mentality and loses the parent’s trust and/or society. After an extensive examination study on convicted psychopaths with troubled childhood pasts, Dadds and Salmon configured their low expression of fear and displayed “passive avoidance learning” (72). The authors’ conclusion indicates they have neglected change to their behaviors to avoid punishment, linking a possible result if the reward-punishment method emphasized the punishment towards children (72). If punishments were consistent the child establishes a setback, afraid to
We know that the quality of the parent-child relationship is integral in preventing a whole host of inappropriate behaviors. The concern is that threatening to punish a parent for the behavior of the child may serve to further weaken this relationship. anyone who has a child of their own or who has worked with youth in a professional capacity knows that even the best-intentioned guardian can run into an obstinate child who refuses to follow any instructions. It would be inappropriate to hold parents responsible in situations where it is clear that the parent is doing everything they can to try to remedy the
A finding that emerges very strongly and consistently is that delinquents have very poor relationships with their parents” (Gove 303-304). The teens who commit crimes often lack a parental figure in their lives. These teens are not strictly overseen by their parents, and their parents rarely know what they are up to or what they are doing (Gove 303). “Poor parent-child relationships, lack of parental control, and erratic behavior of parents could be a product of juvenile misbehavior and the juvenile’s hostility towards his or her parents” (Gove 304). Teens that do not have a close relationship with their parents often resort to delinquency as a form of resentment. “The family as an institution plays a critical role in the socialization of children; as a consequence, parents presumably play a critical role in whether their children misbehave” (Gove 315). Parents play the biggest role in a child’s life because the parents have been with the child since birth. Parents shape, mold, and provide the foundation that a teen needs to make hard decisions and to live by a good m...
Different cultures and social groups all have different ways to raise children. Some parents have a restrictive way while other parents may come off as lenient to their children. Although both ways of parenting may seem correct to those parents, the effects of how the children grow up may or may not be good. When raising a child it is always important to maintain a balance between strict parenting and submissive parenting to ensure a better development of mental, behavioral and academic qualities in a child.