Discuss Diana Baurind's categories of Parenting Styles.

According to Diana Baurind there are three distinct
parenting styles. The permissive parenting style suggests
that the parent conveys certain expectations of the child however little punitive action
is taken by the parent for non-compliance. In most cases the parent regards their role
as informative. The authoritarian parenting style sets the
rules and does not allow for any deviation from those rules. This style is based upon
restriction of action and demand of behavior. The authoritative
parenting style suggests that the relationship between the parent and
child is based upon a set of expectations...from the parent to the child. This style
allows for the give and take that frankly is required in any healthy
relationship.

From my own personal experience I believe
that Baurind's authoritative parenting style depicts the right mix of parental authority
and child autonomy to promote the growth of a young individual.