PERMISSIVE
AUTHORITARIAN
Parent gives in; “kids will be kids.” When they drink illegally, kids of permissive style parents tend to have significantly higher than average blood alcohol levels compared to other underage drinkers. Parent uses their authority to strengthen and protect (not control) the teen. They build trust and teach decision making skills. When a child of positive style parents does drink illegally, they tend to consume significantly less alcohol than a child of other parenting styles. POSITIVE/ AUTHORITATIVE
Parent gives orders; “my way or the highway.” Compared with all young people who drink illegally, children of authoritarian style parents tend to consume
the most dangerously high levels of alcohol.
OVERPROTECTIVE
Parent stays in control; parent rushes in & teens do not face consequences of actions. Teens of overprotective parents
may not be as likely to drink illegally than
teens of authoritarian or permissive, but are more likely to consume alcohol than teens of positive style parents.
THE BOTTOM LINE: Positive parenting strategies can help empower kids to avoid underage substance use.
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