Parental Authority & Control

Here you will find articles that will help you establish the authoritative role you need as a parent. Our experts explain different parenting styles and roles, and tell you which ones are most effective. We explain why parental control is important—and how to maintain it.

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How to Say “No” to Your Willful Teenage Daughter

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I realized recently that if I'm going to protect my daughter, sometimes the answer has to be "no."  This isn't the fun part of being a parent. My daughter looks so mature. She tells me she can handle it; I can trust her. She has it under control. She’s so convincing. It sometimes feels like I'm talking to someone... Read more »

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3 Parenting Styles That Undermine Your Authority

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A few months ago, we asked Empowering Parents readers to share how they respond when their child acts out. We asked this question because we want to help you be a more effective parent with real life, day-to-day struggles. There were three parenting styles that readers consistently told us they were using and weren’t working... Read more »

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