There are tons of old wives tales out there that you have most likely dismissed as being just a tale, like how the day of conception can determine a babyâs gender. However, this is one tale that actually has scientific evidence to back it up.
Authoritarian parenting is a style characterized by high demands and low responsiveness. Parents with an authoritarian style have very high expectations of their children, yet provide very little in the way of feedback and nurturance. Mistakes tend to be punished harshly. When feedback does occur, it is often negative.
For authoritarianism in psychology, see Authoritarian personality. Authoritarianism is a form of government characterized by strong central power and limited political freedoms. Individual freedoms are subordinate to the state and there is no constitutional accountability under an authoritarian regime.