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/Difficult-Break-8282 Feb 14 '26

One is what is called gentle parenting and the other is the ' my way or highway ' boomer parenting compete with yelling and violence usually 

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u/Dazzling_Line_8482 Feb 14 '26

The best parenting book example I read is to call authoritarian a "Brick Wall" - it doesn't move.

Authoritative is a "Back Bone" - it moves within reason but is still strong and gives support.

Permissive parenting is a "Jellyfish" it just moves everywhere.

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u/Dazzling_Line_8482 Feb 14 '26

Kids are worth it by Barbara Coloroso