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The three previous articles identified three of the four patterns of parenting styles, which produce mostly negative behavior in your teen. The last pattern is what experts refer to as Active Parenting, which they also refer to as Authoritative Parenting. This pattern is very different from Authoritarian, although it has degrees of Authoritarian and Permissiveness combined.
Active Parenting displays a good mix of parental warmth and control. Active parents show affection and caring as well as firmness and authority in implementing the rules and making decisions. Active parents take the time to listen to their teen and encourage a healthy and meaningful discussion.
Research into family issues and education showed positive results from an Active Parenting style. Teens raised by Active parents learn to respect authority figure and follow rules while maintaining an independent mind and a self-confident view of the world and of others. They learn to negotiate and engage in discussions and to value the opinions of others, which help them become socially competent, responsible and autonomous.
