Why Don’t my Kids Listen?

I am always asked, “How do I maintain a relationship with my kids if I constantly have to be authoritarian?” To answer this, we have to delve into what type of parent you are. There are four types of parents; permissive, neglectful, authoritative, and authoritarian. These definitions are used in child psychology and are based on the world of a developmental psychologist named Diana Braumrind. Each of these styles has a different effect on your child and what behavior you can expect to receive.