Parenting Styles and Emotional Development in Pakistani Families

Abstract

Parenting is considered an important and determining factor in the emotional growth of the children in that they have an influence on the cognitive, social, and psychological development of the children. Authoritative, authoritarian, permissive and neglectful parenting styles give different environments that influence how children manage their emotions, learning to be empathetic and cope with social life. Pakistan has had its cultural values and family structure that interacts with parenting practices, and their interaction has produced distinct dynamics in an emotional development. This paper will look at the connection between parenting styles and emotional outcome in Pakistani families, and how the parental behaviors, styles of discipline, and emotional support impact in ensuring emotional regulation of children, their resilience, and general well-being of children. Through these associations, the study will educate family based interventions, educational and policies which will support healthy emotional development within Pakistani cultural norms.