The Effects of Different Parenting Styles Parenting has a great impact on a child's upbringing. Many different cultures and families believe in different disciplinary styles, and each different type of parenting style influences the child's future. Although there are millions of families and each has their own unique way of raising their children, different parenting styles can be classified into 4 main categories. According to research conducted by psychologist Diana Baumrind in the late 1960s, the main disciplinary styles are Authoritative, Authoritarian and Permissive (1967). Subsequently, a fourth parenting style was added, the uninvolved one. This article will analyze the parenting styles of Mr. and Mrs. Harsh-Heart and Mr. and Mrs. Easy-Going. The strict parenting styles of Mr. and Mrs. Harsh-Heart can be classified as Authoritative while the democratic parenting styles of Mr. and Mrs. Easy-Going can be classified as Authoritative. These 2 different parenting styles have different advantages and disadvantages, as well as different outcomes in the child's development. and Mrs. Harsh-Heart discipline their children in an authoritative manner. They have very strict rules and demands that they expect to be followed without asking any questions or logical reasoning behind them. There is little to no communication between parents and children and they use spanking as punishment. They show no positive reinforcement and show very little love and warmth towards their children. Because they were raised under rigorous conditions and punishments, these children's ability to follow rules is excellent. However, because they were raised under strict guidelines, these children are accustomed to following the rules. They are not encouraged and do not hear ...... middle of paper ......d controversies which make it an ineffective and devaluing means of discipline. Because there are so many different people and cultures in the world, there are many different ways to raise a child. While it is difficult for parents to stick to certain guidelines (since children are so unpredictable), it is important to explore and implement different ways of disciplining to raise a well-rounded and virtuous child. Baumrind, Diana (1967). Child care practices that precede three patterns of preschool behavior. Genetic Psychology Monographs, 75(1), 43-88. Bennett, Rosemary (20 September 2006). “Most parents admit to slapping children.” The Times (London). Laura Padilla Walker, Larry J. Nelson (2012). Black Hawk down? Establishing helicopter parenting as a construct distinct from other forms of parental control during emerging adulthood. Journal of adolescence.