Developmental Theories

Developmental researchers have created many theories about parenting styles and climates. However, it is very difficult to share these theories with parents, teachers, and policy makers. Most theories have a similar component that parents need to be accepting and create a warm, loving environment for children. The most difficult part of sharing these theories is that researchers cannot say that there is a "correct" way to raise children. They can provide the child outcomes that they have found in relation to parenting styles. However, this does not prove that child outcomes are directly caused by parenting styles. Sharing this data could also be dangerous. They could cause many people to become offended or they may misinterpret the results.
I think that helicopter and snowplow parenting styles need to be a topic that is discussed with the public. Both of these parenting styles can have negative effects on children. Helicopter parents hover over everything their child does. This can cause the child to lack independence. Snowplow parents remove all of the obstacles from their child's path. This can lead to a lack of problem-solving skills. The public should be aware of the possible negative outcomes related to these parenting styles.