5 ways a controlled parenting environment can negatively affect your child

Updated On: 05 September, 2023 07:04 PM IST | Editor

Parenting styles have a significant impact on a child`s development, behaviour, and general well-being. The controlled parenting environment, often known as authoritarian parenting, is one of the parenting styles. In this parenting style, parents have extensive influence over their children`s activities, actions, and choices

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<p><strong>Anxiety and stress</strong><br />Children raised in a controlled parenting environment may experience heightened levels of anxiety and stress due to the pressure to meet high expectations and fear of punishment</p>

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Anxiety and stress
Children raised in a controlled parenting environment may experience heightened levels of anxiety and stress due to the pressure to meet high expectations and fear of punishment

<p><strong>Low self-esteem</strong><br />Constant scrutiny and lack of autonomy can lead to low self-esteem and a sense of inadequacy in children</p>

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Low self-esteem
Constant scrutiny and lack of autonomy can lead to low self-esteem and a sense of inadequacy in children

<p><strong>Rebellion or withdrawal </strong><br />Some children may rebel against strict rules and parental control, while others may withdraw emotionally to cope with the pressure</p>

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Rebellion or withdrawal
Some children may rebel against strict rules and parental control, while others may withdraw emotionally to cope with the pressure

<p><strong>Lack of decision-making skills </strong><br />Limited opportunities to make decisions on their own can hinder the development of crucial decision-making and problem-solving skills</p>

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Lack of decision-making skills
Limited opportunities to make decisions on their own can hinder the development of crucial decision-making and problem-solving skills

<p><strong>Difficulty in expressing emotions</strong><br />Children in controlled environments may find it challenging to express their emotions openly, fearing judgment or punishment</p>
<p><em>With inputs from IANS. Photo Courtesy: iStock</em></p>

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Difficulty in expressing emotions
Children in controlled environments may find it challenging to express their emotions openly, fearing judgment or punishment

With inputs from IANS. Photo Courtesy: iStock

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