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Ask Dr. Ana: What Does Authoritarian Parenting Mean in Social Work?

Dr. Ana answers what authoritarian parenting means, explaining its definition, origins, and impact within social work and parenting contexts.

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Updated: April 24, 2025
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Updated: April 24, 2025

Question:

What does authoritarian parenting mean in social work?

Dr. Ana’s Answer:

Authoritarian parenting style is, with authoritative, permissive, and neglectful, one of the four traditional parenting styles. These four styles of parenting were first quoted by psychologists Baumrid, Maccoby and Martin, after observing thousands of parents and children. 

You can read all about authoritarian parenting in this article:  

Authoritarian Parenting: What’s It About? 

You may also find this one helpful:  

Parenting Styles: What Are They and Why Do They Matter? 

I hope this information helps! 

Regards,  

Ana 

Dr Ana Aznar 

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