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Adolescent discipline: Different family members' perception.
P C McKenry1, S Price-Bonham, S L O'Bryant
1Department of Family Relations and Human Development, the Ohio State University, 1787 Neil Avenue, 43210, Columbus, Ohio.
Journal of Youth and Adolescence
|December 7, 2013
Summary
Parenting adolescents presents challenges. This study found disagreements between parents and teens on discipline, though verbal reasoning was commonly agreed upon as a key method.
Area of Science:
- Developmental Psychology
- Family Studies
- Parenting Research
Background:
- Adolescence is a critical developmental stage marked by significant changes.
- Parenting adolescents often involves complex disciplinary challenges.
- Understanding parental disciplinary strategies is crucial for child development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify disciplinary techniques used by parents, as perceived by mothers, fathers, and adolescents.
- To explore intrafamilial agreement and disagreement on parenting strategies during adolescence.
Main Methods:
- A study involving mothers, fathers, and their adolescent children.
- Perceptual data collection on disciplinary techniques utilized within families.
Main Results:
- Significant intrafamilial disagreements were identified regarding specific disciplinary techniques.
- All participants generally agreed that verbal reasoning was the primary disciplinary method employed.
Conclusions:
- Discrepancies in perception of discipline exist between parents and adolescents.
- Verbal reasoning is a widely recognized disciplinary approach in families with adolescents.
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