The psychology of parental control how well-meant parenting backfires

What is parental control? Is it positive or negative for children? What makes parents controlling with their children, even when they value supporting children's autonomy? Are there alternatives to control and how might we apply them in important domains of children's lives, such as school...

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Main Author: Grolnick, Wendy S. (-)
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Mahwah, N.J. : L. Erlbaum Associates 2003.
Edition:1st ed
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Summary:What is parental control? Is it positive or negative for children? What makes parents controlling with their children, even when they value supporting children's autonomy? Are there alternatives to control and how might we apply them in important domains of children's lives, such as school and sports? This book addresses these and other questions about the meaning and predictors of parental control, as well as its consequences for children's adjustment and well-being. While the topic of parental control is not new, there has been controversy about the concept, with some researchers and clinici
Item Description:Description based upon print version of record.
Physical Description:1 online resource (197 p.)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (p. 153-167) and indexes.
ISBN:9781135659837
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