I can characterize the relationship with my parents as authoritative. Although my father often travelled for work reasons, he was home most weekends so we were able to interact with him in most occasions. Mother was always at home and she was the one who established the rules and guidelines we were supposed to follow. Although she was firm in her position regarding discipline and homework, she was democratic enough and involved us in establishing the guidelines (Carlson, 2011). She sought our opinions regarding her expectations on behavior, and this was the main reason we were so close as family. Everyone was encouraged to voice his or her concern without the threat of punishment.
Whenever we had any problem at school, with friends or at home, my parents were responsive and encouraged us to share our feelings. They were always available to listen to our concerns, questions, or problem, which was supportive during our upbringing. It is common for children to make mistakes, and when we misbehaved they resorted to explaining the consequences of such behaviors and encouraged us to avoid it in the future. When punishment was necessary, mum and dad could not punish before explaining why the punishment was necessary and they could not fail to mention that it was not meant to be punitive. Their disciplinary methods were not intrusive because I remember we were never grounded at home for misbehaving.
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I want to be same type of parent as my parents because their parenting style contributed significantly to the person I am today. I am self-assured, self-regulated, and a socially responsible person. I do not need the threat of punishment in order to behave well or do certain things. These are the attributes I want my children to have.
Reference
Carlson, J. E. (2011). The parent effect: How parenting style affects adolescent behavior and personality development . Washington, D.C: NASW Press.
