What are the cause and effect of strict parenting?

Answer 1

Study: Strict parents = fat kids
Taking a tough line with your children might actually be bulging their waistlines, a new study concludes. Why? Kids over-eat to cope with the stress of authoritarian parents, according to the study by the Boston University School of Medicine. "Strict mothers were nearly five times more likely to raise tubby first-graders than mothers who treated their children with flexibility and respect while also setting clear rules," The Associated Press reports.

Another conclusion: "Although the children of flexible, rule-setting moms mostly avoided obesity, the children of neglectful mothers and permissive mothers were twice as likely to get fat," AP said. Here's how Reuters and CBS News weighed in.-

Answer 2

When I was growing up, my parents didnt give a crap what I did. I could come and go when I wanted and I did. I was a horrible teen, but I guess that is what happens when you have no guidence.

I am raising a teenager myself now. She's 15. I want her to know that I care about her and what she does. I am probably a little strict on her, but I am trying to break a pattern. I still have issues with her, I guess what you could call normal teenage issues. Sometimes I feel like the more I try and be strict, the more she tries to pull away from me. It's hard to raise kids and I only want the best for her. I think that sometimes if you are to strict and don't give them some freedom to do their own thing and be their own person, they will be like a caged bird. First chance they get to flee, they will. You have to find a middle ground.

Answer 3

Depends how strict. But parent's today are way too lenient. There is nothing wrong with telling your kids "no" even when they are teenagers.

I think it's better to be on the strict side, rather than the lenient side. I think it's good to always know where your kids are and who is home at the house they are visiting. No parents home? Then no visiting.... I'd rather my son hate me, then be a drug-addicted, jobless criminal.

It's not my job to be my kid's friend. And it's not my job to make them "like" me. My job is to be their parent and set the rules so they become responsible adults.

Answer 4

I am a strict parent, but I don't hit my kid. My kid does work alot around the house, but gets rewarded. And i listen to hear when she speaks with a good attitude (which is most of the time). We talk about problems and life and we play lots. So strict parenting deosn't mean parenting. I expect responsiblity and excellent manners, and communication

Answer 5

Nicole above has hit the right, short and to the point answer. Strict parenting is not the way to go. But the oposite is not true either. You need to find a happy medium.

Answer 6

depends on how strict. Too strict and they will rebel as teenagers and possibly end up worse than if you give them a little leeway. It also doesnt build a good parent relationship.
You want not too strict, not to leniant and a little more than inbetween the two

Answer 7

HI, I AM A STRICT PARENT AND ME AND MY BOYS TALK ALL THE TIME. YOU HAVE TO BE STRICT BECAUSE YOU NEED TO KNOW WHAT IS GOING ON IN YOU KIDS LIFE. STRICT IS A GOOD THING.

Answer 8

Cause of strict parenting is your experience....Effect are not acceptable To u..if U remember"Do unto other as You would have them to do" express your love.don't be kanjus ( Stingy) You will receive plenty in return ..do n"t afraid to say "No"..moment to moment enjoy parenting..

Answer 9

it depends on what you define strict parenting.

Answer 10

Reasonable adults