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

Hello all:
A Mesopotanian saying, preserved by the hebrews (so about 6000 years old and still applicable) is:
'Spare the rod, spoil the child'

My tendency is to agree with this, and my personal experience is that parents that are overly permissive or understanding (they would say they are 'loving'), that cannot set and stick by their rules and boundaries do a disservice their the kids and raise them as unruly, vulgar, violent, problematic and potentially criminal children.

That is just the experiences I've had with different girlfriends with kids and by observing friends of mine.

Just my two cents,

Traveller.

P.S.: I just had a baby of my own (5 months now) so I'll get to test my own child raising theories. Wish me luck (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)