DSSSB · English
Passage: Read the given passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. Parenting has been a centerpiece of developmental inquiry from the beginning of the field, reflecting the firm belief that childrearing makes the child. Only in the 1990s has this belief come under intense scrutiny in debates over the influence of parenting. While these debates have focused on children of school age and older, they have implications for the understanding of the more enduring influences of parenting in adolescence and adulthood. The controversy, moreover, highlights important shifts in studying and understanding the role of parents in early development. The classic, early studies of childrearing sought to identify styles of parenting that promoted competent behavior in preschoolers (i.e., a child who is happy, self-reliant, self-controlled, friendly, and cooperative as distinct from withdrawn or immature). The answers yielded by this research highlighted the combined influence of clear standards of conduct, firm control, and ample warmth. In the ensuing 25 years, however, static characteristics of parents as restrictive or warm have been challenged by substantial evidence that parenting changes over time, varies from one child to another, and is not just received, but is also shaped, by the child's own behaviour. Question: Identify the most suitable title for the passage.
- Debates About Parenting Styles and Their Influence
- The Importance of Parenting in Early Childhood
- How Parents Shape Children's Behaviour in Preschool
- Changing Perspectives on Parenting Throughout Development
Answer and detailed solution are available in the protected study screen.
Register or login to attempt