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Learn about the two important dimensions of parenting, love, warmth, and restrictive control, to foster child development. Discover how love and limits shape children's behavior and explore different parenting styles. Gain insights on setting reasonable limits, effective commands, and enhancing parent-child interactions across developmental stages.
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Application of Developmental Stages to Parent-Child Interactions
Two dimensions of parentingthat appear to be most important in child rearing: • A large amount of love, acceptance, • and warmth of the parent to the child • A moderate to high level of restrictive • control
Love, Acceptance, and Warmth • Satisfaction with the child’s abilities • High involvement • High responsiveness - Positive reinforcement • Sensitivity to the child’s needs • Open Communication / Feelings
Level of Restrictive Control • Clear standards of behavior, rules, and consequences • Rules firmly and consistently reinforced • Coercive demands rarely given in to • Mature behavior expected • Good modeling of parental behavior • and how parents resolve conflicts
This Pattern of Parenting is Associated With Children Who Display Love and Limits • High self-esteem and self-confidence • Emotional stability • Independence • Competence in social and academic areas • Social responsibility • Ability to control aggression
Other Parenting StylesAssociated With Inappropriate Child Behaviors • Authoritarian • Indulgent or Permissive • Uninvolved or Indifferent
Interactions With Children Taken from Hembree-Kigin, T., & McNeil, C.D. (1995). Parent-Child Interaction Therapy. Plenum Press: New York, London. P - Praise R - Reflect I - Imitate D - Describe E– Enthusiasm
Interactions With Adolescents Adapted from Hembree-Kigin, T., & McNeil, C.D. (1995). Parent-Child Interaction Therapy. Plenum Press: New York, London. P - Praise R - Respect I - Interest D - Disclosure E- Empathy
Limits Set reasonable limits and consequences in advance when possible Natural and logical consequences Other consequences Follow through with consequences using respect and caring - Let child know that they made the decision
Effective Commands Taken from Hembree-Kigin, T., & McNeil, C.D. (1995). Parent-Child Interaction Therapy. Plenum Press: New York, London. • Be direct, not indirect • Positively stated • Single, not compound • Specific, not vague • Neutral tone of voice • Polite and respectful • Developmental level • Give a rationale • Use choices
C ommunicate unqualified love and respect U nderstand the child’s perception, then share ours E stablish and maintain family rituals and customs S tructure opportunities for the child to contribute