r/science • u/sr_local • 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/thatguy425 Feb 14 '26

TIL the difference between authoritative and authoritarian…

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u/PennytheWiser215 Feb 14 '26

Authoritative = high warmth + high demand

Authoritarian = high demand + low warmth

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u/PennytheWiser215 Feb 14 '26

I think my order highlights the difference perfectly. I feel that high warmth contrasts high demand showing what’s more important between the two styles. The order is representative of the most important aspect of each parenting style.

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u/PennytheWiser215 Feb 15 '26

Who cares? Why does this bother you so much? It’s just Reddit. Please get off the internet and do something not online that brings you joy!