"Authoritarian families" refers to families where parents or guardians set strict rules and expect unquestioning obedience from their children. The parents have full control and make most decisions without considering their children's opinions or individuality.
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Children from
authoritarian families tend to exhibit aggressive behavior as they are compelled to perform tasks that they do not like to do.
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within authoritarian families.
Journal of Education and Human Development has published that children from
authoritarian families perform better and involve lesser in behavioral problems when compared to those from permissive families.
To get a mental image of the
archetypical authoritarian family, try picturing a typical 1950s American family: There are traditional family values (patriarchal), set family roles, firm rules and everybody behaves in a predictable, orderly fashion.
One study of 2nd graders in Beijing found that kids
from authoritarian families were rated as less socially competent by their teachers.
According to Denton, Bechtel's «wielding of unelected power is a cautionary tale of Wild West capitalism,» and the company is led by «a politically reactionary and
authoritarian family» that «navigated if not designed the profitable symbiosis between government and industry.»
Moreover, kids from
authoritarian families may be more likely to «tune out» their parents as they get older.
Some studies of kids from lower socioeconomic groups have failed to show any difference in academic performances between authoritative and
authoritarian families (Lamborn et al 1996; Steinberg et al 2009).
In a study of Turkish high school students, kids from
authoritarian families were rated as less resourceful than kids from authoritarian or permissive parents (Turkel and Tzer 2008).
Moreover, kids from
authoritarian families may be more likely to «tune out» their parents as they get older.
Research has shown that children of
authoritarian families are more prone to suffering from low self esteem and low self - worth than children coming from authoritative or permissive parents.
Because of the rigid rules, little space for own opinions and punishments for straying off the set path, children of
authoritarian families:
Kids from
authoritarian families may find it more difficult to fend for themselves and make friends.
In a study of Turkish high school students, kids from
authoritarian families were rated as less resourceful than kids from authoritarian or permissive parents (Turkel and Tzer 2008).
One study of 2nd graders in Beijing found that kids from
authoritarian families were rated as less socially competent by their teachers.
Some studies of kids from lower socioeconomic groups have failed to show any difference in academic performances between authoritative and
authoritarian families (Lamborn et al 1996; Steinberg et al 2009).
Kids from
authoritarian families are less resourceful, less socially - adept, and more likely to become involved in bullying.
Research indicates that kids from
authoritarian family are poor in academic performance, social or cognitive competence, and psychological well - being.
Finally, interesting preliminary associations were identified among early parenting practices and adolescent CU traits, with the highest levels of CU observed in youths from
authoritarian families.