How Does Authoritarian Parenting Style Influence Adolescents in China?
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authoritarian parenting, authoritative parenting, creativity, Chinese adolescents, parenting style, academic performance, autonomyAbstract
Authoritarian parenting is distinguished for its high standards for children and a lack of parental input and responsiveness. Due to their strict authority over children and Chinese parents’ emphasis on obedience and conformity, authoritarian parenting suppresses the autonomy and freedom of Chinese adolescents. Authoritarian parenting is also related to reduced creativity as adolescents suffer from domineering control and demands for absolute obedience. Nonetheless, many Chinese parents associate high demandingness and authoritarian parenting with better academic performance. Yet, data and studies indicate a negative relationship between authoritarian parenting styles and Chinese students’ academic performance. In addition, growing up in an authoritarian family limits the ability of children to cope with pressure and diminishes their motivation to strive toward goals in the long run. Ultimately, authoritative parenting, which combines discipline and autonomy, and is characterized by high responsiveness and high demandingness, is shown to be more effective in raising academically successful, creative, resistant, and empathetic adolescents. The present study examines the relationship between authoritarian parenting and adolescents' creativity, autonomy, and academic performance in China, and suggests a solution to its negative effects.
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