According to research, it is more successful to be authoritative than authoritarian when trying to create an independent child with a high sense of self-worth. To avoid instilling fear in your child, you want them to respect, listen to, and trust you. While being supportive, you don't want to be a helicopter parent. These are all simple objectives to set, yet challenging to complete. Finding the ideal balance is difficult.
Although the difficulties your child's faces and your thoughts may vary as they grow, you should always take a consistent, firm, and loving stance. Encourage your youngster to discover for themselves that exerting effort increases self-confidence and prepares them to face problems.