Authoritative Vs Authoritarian And Permissive Parenting Styles, Parenting Styles Options

Good day to you all,

Forgive this letter in a magickal forum, but since this is a topic of general psychology, and it pertains to most all parents, I have decided to post it here since I am having some trouble finding the good in authoritarian and permissive parenting styles (research Diana Baumrind for more information). Since I belong to a debate team and am attempting to formulate a thesis in the Thomistic Method (St. Thomas Aquinas' method for how a thesis should be written) I need some good objections to the authoritative style of parenting (in other words, I need some good arguments that uphold authoritarian and permissive parenting styles).

Just to make it clear once more, I am defending the position that an authoritative parenting style is best for a child during upbringing. The only problem, as mentioned, is that I need to find objections to this and try to find coherent and reasonable reasons for upholding authoritarian and permissive parenting styles. What do you think about the matter? Why would it be best to raise children in an authoritarian and or a permissive way? I have tried researching, but almost everyone tends to agree with Baumrind. Any insights or thoughts? Your help would be most appreciated.

Sincerely,

Mr. Curi

You're going to have to forgive my socratic tendencies, but can you give a basic definition of each of those three?

It's just that from what I can tell, authoritative and permissive might be mutually exclusive. Also some of us may have difficulty distinguishing between authoritarian and authoritative methods.

For all those involved in helping me with my question, here is a great link to direct you to better understand my question,

http://www.athealth.com/Practitioner/ceduc/parentingstyles.html

Please remember that I am asking for reasons why authoritarian and permissive parenting styles would be SUCCESSFUL to bring up one's kids.

Thanks for all those who kindly responded and please continue to let me know your thoughts as I will consider using them in my upcoming thesis.

Good day to you and yours,

Mr. Curi