Assignment

After viewing the video Positive Discipline for Toddlers (for an alternate accessible resource read "Diana Baumrind's (1996) Prototypical Descriptions of 3 Parenting Styles") and reviewing the Parenting Style Questionnaire, write a three- to four-page paper that includes the following:

• Compare and contrast two parenting styles (i.e., uninvolved parenting, permissive parenting, authoritarian parenting, or authoritative parenting).

• Explain, for one developmental stage between 2 and 15 years of age, how parenting styles influence a child's behavior in the classroom.

• Explain how modifications in parenting can create a positive family environment.

The Paper

• Assignment Length: Your written paper must be at least three to four pages in length (not including title and reference pages).

• Title Page: Inclusion of a separate title page with the following:

o Title of presentation
o Student's name
o Course name and number
o Instructor's name
o Date submitted

• Source Requirement: Reference three scholarly sources in addition to the text. All sources included in the reference list must be cited in the portfolio.

• APA Formatting: Use APA formatting consistently throughout the assignment, which includes citations in the body of the assignment, the title page, and references list, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

• Syntax and Mechanics: Display meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar.