1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

Parenting styles as listed by Baumrind (1991) have four primary styles which are

authoritative parents, authoritarian parents, permissive parents and uninvolved parents

(Kopko, 2007). Each of the styles has different degree of warmth and control towards their

children’s development. For this study, it focuses on two parenting styles which are an

authoritative parents and uninvolved or neglectful parents. These two styles will relate on

effect towards children development and educational theories such as Piaget’s theory,

Vygotsky’s theory and Bronfenbrenner’s theory.

1.2 PROBLEM STATEMENT

Some parents are not realizing that their parenting style may affect their children

development. This is because most of them sometimes being neglectful and too controlling

their children. According to Kopko (2007), parents gain benefit from an understanding that

how their parenting style gives a basis for many healthy developmental outcomes during teen

age. It is very important for the parents to know their parenting styles to help their children to

become a successful person and develop their skills very well.

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1.3 PURPOSE OF STUDY

This study was carried out to determine the following:

To compare children’s development between authoritative parents and neglectful

parents

To describe on how parenting styles affect their children’s development

To clarify the parents that parenting styles affect children’s development

1.4 SIGNIFICANCE OF STUDY

It is particularly obvious that students and teachers nowadays still not realize the positive

effects of music towards their academic achievement. As this study investigate the relation

between music and academic achievement, it is hoped that the outcome of the study will be

beneficial in order to help teachers and students to understand the relation between music

and academic achievement and the positive effects.

1.5 RESEARCH QUESTIONS

Parents have the right to set the rules in house

Parents still can give independent to the child to develop the

skills

Parents that give attention can develop children’s negotiation

skills

Neglectful parents delay the children’s academic performances

Neglectful parents cause the children have high egocentrism

Authoritative parents develop children’s language skills

Authoritative parents able to increase children’s sophistication

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in use of words

Children have greater understanding of complex literary works

when parents engage with them

Children delay in language skill caused by neglectful parents

Children unable to understand complex words when parents do

not give attention

Children use inappropriate words when parents avoid to

communicate well with them

Children easily adapt to socialize with others when parents give

attention

Authoritative parents caused children keep positive relationship

with peers

Authoritative parents caused children to broad their links of

friends

Neglectful parents caused the children to isolate themselves

Neglectful parents caused children’s social skill delay

Children tend to become introvert when parents do not give

attention

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2.0 LITERATURE REVIEW

2.1 INTRODUCTION

This chapter presents the definition of an authoritative parenting style and a neglectful

parenting style; definition of children development and comparison between an

authoritative and neglectful parenting style in children cognitive (academic

achievement). This chapter also explains on comparison between an authoritative and a

neglectful parenting style in children social and language skills.

2.2 DEFINITION OF AN AUTHORITATIVE AND NEGLECTFUL

PARENTING STYLE

According to Baumrind (2012), authoritative parenting style applies high degree of

warmness, involvement, strictness and supervision. This kind of parents give

independent while set the limits and controls the children actions. The parents also

engage in discussion and listen to the children viewpoint. Meanwhile, a neglectful

parenting style can refer to the parents that uninvolved with children. They are not

warm and less to interact with children (Baumrind, 2012). According to Kopko (2007)

a neglectful parents are difficult to consider their children’s input in decisions and

never care by their children (as cited in Baumrind, 1991).

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2.2 DEFINITION OF CHILDREN DEVELOPMENT

As children grow from infants to teens to adult by facing the process of developmental

changes that are important to all aspects of their developmental (Child Development

Institute, n.d.) including physical, social/emotional, language/cognitive (Irwin, Siddiqi,

& Hertzman, 2007) and grow and mature at different tempo (Medline Plus, 2013)

Children experience impressive physical changes from birth through teenager (Cook &

Cook, 2005).

2.3 COMPARISON BETWEEN AN AUTHORITATIVE AND

NEGLECTFUL PARENTING STYLE IN CHILDREN DEVELOPMENT

AND THE RELATION TO THEORY

The parenting style plays as a main role in the area of educational development (Babu,

2015). The kind of power of Authoritative parent is confrontive power where they

reasoned, negotiable, outcome-oriented and concerned with regulating their child’s

behavior (Baumrind, 2012). According to Baldwin, McIntyre and Hardaway (2007),

college students that live in an authoritative home revealed more confidence, determine

and academic achievement (as cited in Strage and Brandt, 1999). The children from

authoritative parents tend to success academically, show few internal or external

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behavioral problems, score higher on measures of self-reliance and do show more pro-

social behaviors (Baldwin, McIntyre, & Hardaway, 2007). According to De Oleveira

(2015), authoritative parenting values the person, and the objective is to encourage the

child towards independence and autonomy. She also found that motivation of academic

success by parents was positively related with academic achievement. Differ from

neglectful parents as cited in Baumrind (1991) that are not warm and do not take any

demands on their teen (Kopko, 2007). Children that have being neglected show more

evidence of delayed cognitive development (Brandon, Glaser, Maguire, McCrory,

Lushey, & Ward, 2014). According to Action For Children (n.d.), one of the effects of

neglect on children is having poor cognitive such as language delay, lower intellectual

ability and inability to concentrate or express feeling.

These Baumrind Parenting style are much related to Piaget’s theory where the theory

related to constructivist point of view. Children build their own individual

understandings and knowledge (Irwin, Siddiqi, & Hertzman, 2007) and therefore the

children develop their cognitive skills through experiences. Besides Piaget’s theory,

Baumrind parenting style also much related to Vygotsky’s theory. Vygotsky explored

the relationship between language and though, instruction and development, everydat

and academic concept formation and a host of others (Alex, Gindis, Agevey, & Miller,

2003). Children develop more systematic, logical and rational concepts as a result of

dialogue with a skilled helper. Vygotsky saw words as briefing children scientific

concepts (DeVries, n.d.). According to Bronfenbrenner (1994), “human development is

going through the process of progressively more complex reciprocal interaction

between an active, evolving biopsychological human organism and the persons,

objects, and symbols in its immediate environment”. This is because; Bronfenbrenner’s

theory focuses on the social contexts where people live and the people who influence

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their development. Authoritative parenting styles may affect positively of their children

development in social contexts compared to neglectful parents. This is because,

children that have been neglected appear more signs of delayed cognitive development,

poor language skills, and poor social skills and coping abilities (Brandon, Glaser,

Maguire, McCrory, Lushey, & Ward, 2014).

3.0 METHODOLOGY SECTION

3.1 Method used

In this study, survey method was used to get the feedback. A questionnaire on comparison of authoritative and neglectful parenting style was administered in order to compile the parent’s perception about the effect on children’s development.

A questionnaire comprising 2 sections was used in this study. In the first section, the respondents are required to answer 3 questions on demographic data. The questions consist of the respondents’ age, gender and number of children. The second section contains 3 subsections that can be categorized as children cognitive, language and social skills. There are 6 questions in each of the subsections. Overall, there are 21 questions in the questionnaire.

3.2 Sampling

There are about 20 parents are given the questionnaire. Our respondents consist of parents and single parents. Our respondents made up of our own neighbors where we already know about the number and ages of their children, which further facilitate our survey.

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3.3 Limitation(s)

This study was conducted in two different places which are in Nilai Impian, Negeri Sembilan and Klang, Selangor. It is because we want to see the parent’s perception between these two places. 10 questionnaires were given for each places. Parents and single parents that we do a survey must have at least 7 years old child. The requirement we prescribed may help us get a more accurate perception as compared of young parents.

4.0 ANALYSIS OF DATA (RESULTS) AND DISCUSSION

4.1 Result presentation

All the data and findings gathered are presented in percentages in the form of table.

4.1.1 Demographic data

A. Age

Age21 - 23

24 - 26

27 - 30 >30

No. of Respondent 0 3 8 9

Percentage (%) 0 15 40 45

Among 20 of the respondents, 15% of them are in range age of 24 – 26, while 40% of them are in 27 – 30 years old. The higher percentage of the respondents are 30 years and above.

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Table 4.1.1 Respondent’s age

Table 4.1.2 Respondent’s gender

Table 4.1.3 Respondent’s children

B. Gender

Gender Male FemaleNo. of

Respondent8 12

Percentage (%) 40 60

60% of the respondent are female while other 40% are male. This amount are not equal because the study also carried on the single parents too.

C. Number of Children

No. of Children 0 1 - 5 6 - 10 >10No. of

Respondent 0 16 3 1Percentage (%) 0 80 15 5

80% of 20 respondents have 1 to 5 children, while 15% of them have 6 to 10 children. Only 5% has more than 10 children. The studied done on parents that have children at least 7 years old. It is because they are more experienced in order to give a feedback on their children development rather than a younger parents.

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Table 4.1.4 Respondent’s feedback on children cognitive skill

No. of Respondent

Percentage (%)

4.1.2 Respondent’s Feedback

A. Children Cognitive Skill

Question 1 : 60% of 20 parents strongly agree that they have the right to set the rules in their house, while 40% of them were agree too.

Question 2 : Most of the parents agree that parents still can give independent to the child to develop the skills and 10% of them strongly agree with the statement. Only 20% of them feel neutral with the statement.

Question 3 : 60% of the parents agree that negotiation skills among their children can be develop if parents give them attention. 20% of them strongly agree with the statement while another 40% have neutral feeling about that.

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Scale 1 2 3 4 5Q1 8 12(%) 40 60Q2 4 14 2(%) 20 70 10Q3 4 12 4(%) 20 60 20Q4 2 3 11 4(%) 10 15 55 20Q5 3 2 7 8(%) 15 10 35 40Q6 2 5 12 1(%) 10 25 60 5

No. of Respondent

Percentage (%)

Question 4 : More than half which is 55% of the parents agree that attention given by the parents will develop child’s reasoning skills and 20% of them strongly agree with this. 15% of the parents not sure about the statement while 10% of them were disagree.

Question 5 : 40% of parents strongly agree that neglectful parents will delay the children’s academic performance and 35% of them also agree with this. While 15% of them were disagree with the statement, other 10% in neutral feelings about this.

Question 6 : 10% of parents were not agree that high egocentrism among children are cause from neglectful parents. 60% and 5% were agree and strongly agree with the statement. Other 25% of the parents not sure about the statement given.

B. Children Language Skill

Scale 1 2 3 4 5Q1 3 6 7 4(%) 15 30 35 20Q2 1 6 9 3 1(%) 5 30 45 15 5Q3 3 8 9(%) 15 40 45Q4 1 2 10 7

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Table 4.1.5 Respondent’s feedback on children language skill

(%) 5 10 50 35Q5 3 9 8(%) 15 45 40Q6 4 10 4 2(%) 20 50 20 10

Question 1 : 35% of parents that answer the questionnaire agree that authoritative parents will develop children’s language skill while 20% of them strongly agree with the statement. 30% of the respondents not sure about the statement while another 15% disagree with the statement.

Question 2 : Authoritative parents able to increase children’s sophistication in use of words and this statement was totally agree and agree by 5% and 15% respectively. In other side, 5% and 30% were said they are totally disagree and disagree respectively. Balance of 45% were not sure about the statement,

Question 3 : 45% of parents totally agree that children will have greater understanding of complex literary works when they engage with their child and 40% of them agree with that. 15% of them have a mix feelings about the statement.

Question 4 : Half of the parents agree that neglectful parents cause children delay in their language skill while 35% of them strongly agree with the statement. In the other hand, only 5% of the parents disagree and the balance of 10% said they feel neutral with the statement.

Question 5 : 45% and 40% of parents agree and strongly agree respectively about parents that not give attention will cause their children unable to understand complex words. A balance of 15% had a mix feelings about that.

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Table 4.1.6 Respondent’s feedback on children social skill

No. of Respondent

Percentage (%)

Question 6 : Half of the respondents have mix feelings when we state that children will use inappropriate words when parents avoid to communicate with them, while same percentage of parents agree and disagree with the statement which contribute to 20% each. Another 10% said they strongly agree with the statement.

C. Children Social Skill

Scale 1 2 3 4 5Question

1 3 9 6 2(%) 15 45 30 10

Question 2 3 7 7 3

(%) 15 35 35 15Question

3 1 4 6 7 2(%) 5 20 30 35 10

Question 4 3 4 9 4

(%) 15 20 45 20Question

5 1 5 10 4(%) 5 25 50 20

Question 6 2 7 6 5

(%) 10 35 30 25

Question 1 : 45% of parents have mix feelings when we said that children easily adapt to socialize with others when parents gives attention. 30% of them agree and 10% strongly agree while another 15% disagree about that.

Question 2 : Authoritative parents will cause children to keep positive relationship with peers and this statement were disagree by 15% of parents. 35% of parents have equally perspective about that in natural

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feelings and agree with the statement. Another 15% very sure and strongly agree with the statement.

Question 3 : 35% and 10% of parents agree and totally agree respectively when we state that authoritative parents caused children to broad their links of friends. While that, 5% and 20% of parents strongly disagree and disagree respectively about that. A balance of 30% parents have neutral feelings about that.

Question 4 : 15% of parents disagree that neglectful parents caused the children to isolate themselves while 45% and 20% of parents agree and strongly agree respectively with the statement. A balance of 20% have neutral feelings about this.

Question 5 : Half of the respondents agree when we state that neglectful parents caused children’s social skill delay, while 20% of parents strongly agree with the statement. 25% of them have mix feelings and only 5% of them disagree with the statement.

Question 6 : 35% of parents have neutral feeling when we state that children tend to become introvert when parents did not give attention to them. 30% were agree and supported with another 25% of parents that totally agree too. Another 10% of respondent were disagree with the statement.

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5.0 CONCLUSION

5.1 INTRODUCTION

This chapter comprises the summary of the findings, and the conclusion of the study.

5.2 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS

The objectives of this study are to compare children’s development between authoritative

parents and neglectful parents, to describe on how parenting styles affect their children’s

development and to clarify the parents that parenting styles affect children’s development.

In this study has shown that the authoritative parents provide high positive effects in

children development because of the warmth and negotiation in discussion. Differ from

the neglectful parents that do not give any demands on the child and reluctant to have

interaction between the children show negative children development. Their kids tend to

be extrovert and delay in cognitive skills, language skills and social skills. Therefore, the

warm and control parents are more beneficial to the adolescent compare to not warm and

uninvolved parents. Baumrind parenting styles are highly related to children development

according to Piaget’s theory, Vygotsky’s theory and Bronfenbrenner’s theory. The

parenting styles may affect the children developmental from infants to the teen ages.

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APPENDICES

Questionnaire form

EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGYCOMPARISON BETWEEN AN AUTHORITATIVE AND NEGLECTFUL

PARENTING STYLES EFFECTS ON CHIDLREN DEVELOPMENT

We are from the Faculty of Education in program Physical & Health Education would like you to answer the questions below for our case study on topic Comparison Between An Authoritative and Neglectful Parenting Styles Effects On Children Development for Educational Psychology course.

Definition:

1. Authoritative Parents: Give independent to the child but need to follow the rules. Warm parents

2. Neglectful Parents: Not warm to child and do not put any demands on child

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Age : 21-23 Gender : Female

24-26 Male

27-30

>30

No of children : 0 1-5

6-10 >10

PLEASE ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS AND CHOOSE YOUR ANSWER ACCORDING TO THE SCALE BELOW. TICK ONE ANSWER ONLY FOR EVERY QUESTION.

SCALE:

1- Strongly Disagree2- Disagree3- Neutral4- Agree5- Strongly Agree

A. Children Cognitive Skill

NO QUESTIONS 1 2 3 4 51. Parents have the right to set the rules in

house2. Parents still can give independent to the child

to develop the skills3. Parents that give attention can develop

children’s negotiation skills4. Parents that give attention can develop

child’s reasoning skills5. Neglectful parents delay the children’s

academic performance6. Neglectful parents cause the children have

high egocentrism

B. Children Language Skill

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NO QUESTIONS 1 2 3 4 51. Authoritative parents develop children’s

language skill2. Authoritative parents able to increase

children’s sophistication in use of words3. Children have greater understanding of

complex literary works when parents engage with them

4. Children delay in language skill caused by neglectful parents

5. Children Unable to understand complex words when parents do not give attention

6. Children use inappropriate words when parents avoid to communicate well with them

C. Children Social Skill

THANK YOU

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NO QUESTIONS 1 2 3 4 51. Children easily adapt to socialize with others

when parents give attention2. Authoritative parents caused children keep

positive relationship with peers3. Authoritative parents caused children to

broad their links of friends4. Neglectful parents caused the children to

isolate themselves5. Neglectful parents caused children’s social

skill delay6. Children tend to become introvert when

parents do not give attention