The document prompts reflection on parenting styles by asking individuals to evaluate their own upbringing and compare it to their intended parenting approach. It encourages sharing personal experiences and the impact of these styles on one's development and future parenting decisions. Participants should provide examples to support their insights.

1. Directions:
In your initial post, consider the Four Prototypic Dimensions of
Parenting and address the following:
Which style best describes the approach used by your
parents/guardians when you were growing up?
Which style do you (or would you) use with your children?
What impact do you think the parenting style you experienced
growing up has had on you? Has it influenced (or would it
influence) your style as a parent?
Be sure to support your responses and give examples.