![]() ![]() One of the ways to assess the quality of family life is to consider the tasks of families.īerger (2005) lists five family functions: Children raised in authoritative households tend to be confident, successful, and happy (Chao, 2001 Stewart and Bond, 2002). A more harsh form of parenting, authoritarian parenting, uses strict discipline and focuses on obedience. Authoritative parenting which uses reason and joint decision-making whenever possible may be the most effective approach (Berk, 2007). Parents may have to modify their approach to parenting to accommodate the child’s growing independence. Family relationships change as preteens want to spend more time with friends.ĭuring middle childhood, children spend less time with parents and more time with peers. ![]()
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