Evaluate different parenting styles and their influences on children (early-middle childhood). Identify which parenting styles you feel is most effective and why (see chapter 8 “characteristics of...

1. Evaluate different parenting styles and their influences on children (early-middle childhood). Identify which parenting styles you feel is most effective and why (see chapter 8 “characteristics of child rearing styles” in the textbook).


2. Discuss how culture affects one’s parenting style. Pick one culture that is different from your own culture and summarize findings on ethnic/ cultural variations in child-rearing styles. Share two interesting facts you learned as well (find information outside of the textbook. Do not copy an example from the textbook).


3. Discuss your opinion of using corporal punishment for young children (e.g., spanking). If you support the use of corporal punishment, discuss under what circumstance you would think such punishment is justified. For those who disagree with the use of physical discipline, what alternatives do you support? Which types of punishment for a misbehaving preschooler do you endorse, and which types do you reject and explain why (and cite resources to support your opinions. See chapter 8).


4. There are many studies on effects of corporal punishment on children today and some studies show that effects of punishment may be different depending on their cultures (see “on ethnic differences in the consequences of physical punishment” sections related to cultural differences in parenting styles in chapter 8 of our text). After you reviewed various research findings on this topic in the chapter 8, discuss whether your beliefs about corporal punishment have changed. If so or if not, how? Discuss what suggestion you have for parents who would like to start using induction rather than harsh punishment.

Include at least three references(look up information at least three different resources).