Changing the Parental Paradigm: From Permissivity to Responsibility in Child Development. A Case Study
Changing the Parental Paradigm: From Permissivity to Responsibility in Child Development. A Case Study

Author(s): Gina Florentina Tudorache, Mihaela Badea
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Education, Psychology, Preschool education, Developmental Psychology, Behaviorism
Published by: Editura Eikon
Keywords: educational style; child’s development; educational strategies; parent-child relationship; school adaptation;
Summary/Abstract: The study analyzes the influence of permissive parenting style on child development and highlights the positive effects of the transition to a responsible educational style, based on the balance between affection and control. According to the literature in the field, parenting is the foundation of personality formation, influencing cognitive, emotional and social development. The permissive style, defined by increased affective warmth and reduced control, favors free expression, but can lead, over time, to adaptation difficulties and inappropriate behaviors. The research, conducted as a longitudinal case study over a period of three and a half years, followed the evolution of a primary school student, using research methods, such as questionnaires, interviews, systematic observations, analysis of school products, personality tests and projective techniques. The intervention, carried out over the course of a school year, included parental counseling for the adoption of a balanced educational style, based on clear boundaries and emotional support. The parents became more assertive, and the child improved his behavior, respect and motivation for learning.

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