A family system can compose of many different elements but family as a whole stems from trust, loyalty, love, forgiveness and nurturing. Every individual in the family has their own beliefs and values. However, when problems occur, working through each individual thoughts and emotions build strong family bonds. Bowen family systems theory is a theory of human behavior that views the family as an emotional unit and uses systems thinking to describe the complex interactions in the unit (Kerr, 2016). While attending undergraduate school I joined a sorority called Alpha Kappa Alpha who encourages high scholastics and ethical standards among college educated women. While being inducted in to the sorority we had to function as …show more content…
Each one carries different characteristics and brings about different reactions in the children which they are used on (Hughes, 2010). Authoritative parents are easy to recognize, as they are marked by the high expectations that they have of their children, but temper these expectations with understanding a support for their children as well ( Hughes, 2010). This parenting style usually creates the best environment for a growing child. Also, this parenting styles helps children grow up with a better physical and emotional …show more content…
Neglectful parenting is unlike the other styles in that parents rarely fluctuate naturally into neglectful parenting as a response to child behavior (Hughes, 2010). A neglectful parent can truly damage a growing child. Children need guidance and direction to be able to function properly throughout life. Permissive parenting, also known as indulgent parenting is another potentially harmful style of parenting ( Hughes, 2010). These parents are usually trying to avoid any confrontation that may occur in a household. However, permissive parenting style parents can be very loving and nurturing. This parenting style can be good and bad because rules are set at some point but are not always followed up with.
Authoritarian parents allow for little open dialogue between parent and child and expect children to follow a strict set of rules and expectations (Hudges, 2010). This parenting style is extremely military style. When an individual joins the military and attends boot camp, they don’t have ability to lead or say much. The drill instructor makes all of the rules and guidelines and the cadet follows. Children of authoritarian parents usually have low self-esteem, are shy and have difficulties when it comes to social