A. It is in the family that B. Different parents have different views of what they want to C. There are four types of parenting styles that differ in D. Permissive parents fear to E. Authoritarian parents force their sons and daughters to F. Authoritative parents make rules appropriate to a child's age and capabilities and serve as G. As neglectful parents are too busy with their obligations they are H. If parents want their children to be happy and to develop successfully, it is essential to 1. maintain harmony and the atmosphere of love, mutual respect, acceptance, understanding and open communication in their family. 2. values, norms and ideas are communicated from generation to generation. 3. lose their children's love if they set limits. 4. a role model for him or her to follow providing support and guidance. 5. uninvolved in their children's life. 6. 'implant' in the mind of their offspring. 7. the degree of parental demands and responsiveness. 8. obey a set of rules and punish them for a slight disobedience. b) 4. Answer the questions 1) What role does the family play in a child's development? 2) Why is being a parent one of the most challenging tasks in the world? 3) What are parents' duties? Which of them do you consider the most important? 4) How can you characterize the relationships between permissive parents and their children? 5) Why do child-rearing experts say that a permissive parenting style is not beneficial for children? 6) What are the disadvantages of an authoritarian parenting style? 7) Why is an authoritative parenting style the most recommended according to experts? 8) Why do children feel unloved and depressed if their parents adhere to a neglectful parenting style? 9) What should parents remember if they want to raise healthy and happy children? 10) What parenting style would you like to adhere to when you have children? Explain your choice.