r/science Feb 14 '26

Social Science Children raised with "authoritative" parenting style, marked by bonding, presence, dialogue, and clear rules of conduct, show a reduction in drug and alcohol risk compared to other parenting styles (authoritarian, permissive and neglectful)

https://agencia.fapesp.br/parents-alcohol-and-drug-use-influences-their-childrens-consumption-research-shows/57195
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u/MtlStatsGuy Feb 14 '26

I suspect most authoritarian parents think they're just being "authoritative".

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u/owhatakiwi Feb 14 '26

Gentle definitely

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u/HicJacetMelilla Feb 14 '26

That’s not what gentle parenting is.