noun phrase · neutral
parenting style
UK/ˈpeərəntɪŋ ˌstaɪl/US/ˈperəntɪŋ ˌstaɪl/PAR·ent·ing STYLe
The typical way parents raise and discipline their children.
Examples
“Many psychologists say an authoritative parenting style produces confident children.”
“Her parenting style is relaxed, so her kids are quite independent.”
“Schools sometimes give workshops to help parents develop a consistent parenting style.”
Band 8 sentence
“Overall, I think an authoritative parenting style, which balances clear rules with warmth, leads to the healthiest outcomes for children.”
Collocations
- adopt a parenting style
- authoritarian/authoritative/permissive parenting
Word family
Common mistakes
different parenting→different parenting style
a parenting method→a parenting style
Say it for a higher band
5way parents raise children→6parenting method→7+parenting style
Synonyms
child-rearing approach
Easily confused
parental
“Parental support is essential during the teenage years.”
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