An Evaluation of How Parenting Practices Affect One's Self-Esteem

Abstract

Research has shown that parenting styles significantly impact children's and adolescents' development, as the family is the primary socializing agency. Self-esteem, a selfassessment of one's self-worth, has been extensively researched and linked to the mental, psychological, and emotional development of children. There is no universally best parenting style, as culture and individual characteristics differ. In Western cultures, selfesteem is consistently negatively correlated with parenting styles characterized by low acceptance and high protectiveness. Variations exist in which parenting styles lead to the highest levels of self-esteem. This paper reviews the impact of parenting style on selfesteem. Keywords: Impact, Children, Parenting Style, Self Esteems