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Parenting Style:
Take-It-As-It-Comes

(The Windsock Parent)


Overview:

This parenting style is not commonly outlined in books or web pages, but still is very commonly-used. The parent has seen well-behaved children, wants to have well-behaved children themselves, but is so emotionally attached to their own child that they struggle in knowing the proper technique for accomplishing this behavior.



Parent’s Characteristics:

  • Devoted to the child
  • All good intentions
  • Would like their child to be well-behaved
  • Expects their child to be well-behaved
  • Reads books and websites for advice on raising children
  • Tells a child right from wrong, but doesn't give enough explanation as to why.
  • Inconsistent with discipline when a rule is broken
  • No follow up for future expectations


Child’s Characteristics:

  • Average self-esteem
  • Struggles with social skills
  • Wants to know what is expected of them
  • Doesn't understand rules at daycare, school or in the workforce
  • Throws temper tantrums
  • Doesn't know boundaries


Results of this Parenting Style:

  • A child who does not "just know" how to behave. They want and need rules to be consistent, whether it be at home, at daycare, at school or out for the evening.

  • A child who will test their parent many different times in childhood because they're never quite sure what the boundaries are.

  • A child who will display embarrassing behavior because boundaries are not clear.


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