Abstract This paper analyzes the authoritative style of parenting and compares it to the authoritarian style. It discusses precisely what makes a parenting style authoritative in nature. It then looks at how parenting styles can be a focus of attention in the mental health setting. The paper concludes with a brief examination of how an authoritarian parenting style was of benefit to the writer as a young person.
Table of Contents:
What is Authoritative Parenting?
Authoritative Parenting and Psychology
Response
From the Paper "The best outcome occurs with the application of the authoritative parenting style. This parenting style provides guidance without the excessive control demanded by the authoritarian parent. The authoritative parenting style relinquishes enough control over the child to permit the child to experience personal decision-making. However, it also contrasts with the permissive parenting style by providing enough guidance to enable the child to develop "appropriate morals and goals" (Bornstein & Bornstein, 2007, p. 2). A permissive parent, for example, might say that a child can go to his or her friend's house without first learning if the friend's parents will also be home. An authoritarian parent may deny the child permission regardless of any facts in the case. By contrast, the authoritarian parent uses both the facts and the child's needs as factors and may even include the child in the decision-making process."
Abstract Argues that "Beavis and Butt-Head" is a show that has no moral concept. Shows how the two characters, Beavis and Butt-Head, live a life full of immoral behavior. It explores the symbolism throughout the show and lack of authoritative figures.
From the Paper "Whether it is in the household or the classroom, kids will always have authoritative figures disciplining them. Kids need to have authority to teach them what's right and wrong. Can you remember when you where a kid? It would have been great not having someone telling you what to do, or not having to ask permission to do something. Kids are always rebellious against authority. It is, however, necessary for a kid to have these figures teaching them right from wrong. The media plays a different role teaching kids what's right and wrong. The television show that best represents this lack of authority in a kid's life is Beavis and Butt-Head. Beavis and Butt-Head do not have authoritative figures. "
Abstract This paper states that authoritative parents are demanding, responsive, and controlling, but not restrictive; whereas, authoritarian parents are demanding, but not responsive. The author points out that a family system based on authoritarian principles is uncommunicative, restricted, and without any sense of autonomy, creating a lack of care and nurturing and leading to an unhealthy environment for growth and development. The paper concludes that extensive research on the types of parenting indicates that an authoritative style is more beneficial than authoritarian.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Review of the Literature
Discussion/Analysis
Conclusion
Reflections
From the Paper "The authoritarian style of parenting is associated with physical discipline such as spankings, beatings, and, or, slapping. "Although physical punishments will remain part of parenting for some, it is not necessary in raising a child. And it can have harmful side effects. Physical punishment appears to be more for the convenience or needs of the parent than for the good of the child". Children who grow up in an environment where violence is seen as acceptable tend to become violent."
Tags: cohesion, restrictive, responsive, punishment, system
Abstract In this article the writer studies the character of Colonel Joshua Chamberlain as portrayed in the movie "Gettysburg". The writer describes Chamberlain as an unlikely, scholarly and militarily untrained college professor-turned-soldier, who exhibits strong traits of authoritative leadership. The writer maintains that Chamberlain possesses excellent traits of leadership in war and that as the movie "Gettysburg" depicts, Colonel Joshua Chamberlain's leadership style was an authoritative one. The writer concludes that Chamberlain's personality, as Jeff Daniels plays him in "Gettysburg", is both reflective and more contemplative than those of any of the other principal military figures depicted in the movie. Further the writer notes that Chamberlain is also a man of action when he has to be and a very brilliant and successful one.
From the Paper "It was Colonel Joshua Chamberlain's particular leadership genius at Round Top, in fact that, historically speaking, as well as within in the movie Gettysburg, arguably turned not only the Battle of Gettysburg, but the Civil War itself into a victory for the North, rather than for the South as it probably otherwise would have been. Chamberlain's most remarkable instance of leadership, nerve, and heroism, in the Battle of Gettysburg, and as shown within the movie Gettysburg, took place at Little Round Top. Chamberlain and his men had been sent there, by Colonel Strong Vincent, to defend Little Round Top's southern slope. But from there, nothing at all went as planned, and Chamberlain had to thing fast, and with enormous resourcefulness."
This paper discusses the importance of financial reporting in the free market economies, the authoritative sources of accounting and the standard setting process.
Abstract This paper discusses and examines the standard setting organizations and process, as well as the authoritative sources of accounting. This study also covers the objectives of financial reporting and its role in today's economy, asserting that ethics will remain the cornerstone of the accounting profession.
Abstract
The Standard Setting Process
Standard Setting Process and Authoritative Sources of Accounting Information
Objectives of Financial Reporting
Ethics's Role in Financial Reporting
Conclusion
From the Paper "The Standard Setting Process
The dawn of the new century brought an economic downturn. The tragic events of 9/11 and the burst of the dot.com bubble accelerated the general decline. Investors kept corporate managements under constant pressure to beat expectations related to metrics such as earnings per share or net income. The combination of market downturn and profit expectations led to the adoption of unethical or outright illegal practices. The high profile accounting scandals eroded investor confidence, which is the foundation of a free market society. The quality of financial reporting was questioned and the accounting standards were under scrutiny. Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) was implemented in the wake of the collapse of Enron and WorldCom to restore investor confidence. The legislators aim was to promote transparency through consistent and accurate information to protect investors and deter corporate fraud. The following study will discuss the importance of financial reporting in the free market economies, the authoritative sources of accounting and the standard setting process."
Tags: accounting markets financing capital profits, financial reporting, corporate fraud
Abstract This paper details a scenario of a fictitious work dispute between an employee and supervisor and subsequently the entire staff, after the employee was not promoted as agreed. The paper then presents four options for solving the dispute - authoritative command, problem solving, compromise and expansion of resources.
From the Paper "The dispute occurring began between an employee and a supervisor. The employee had worked for the company for three years, working towards a position as a supervisor. This was noted in their performance review and was also incorporated into their work plan. The employee both worked and completed studies in business to assist them in gaining the expected promotion.
"After three years, the promotion became available. The employee was told by the department manager that they would not be getting the promotion but that somebody else would be hired from outside of the organization. The position was advertised and a new person recruited.
The employee enquired as to why they would not be considered for the position but was given no direct answer. The employee initiated discussion with their boss to find out the reasons for their non-promotion, but was given no specific reasons."
Abstract This paper analyzes various parenting styles - authoritarian, authoritative, neglectful and indulgent parenting. The paper describes the characteristics typical to each of these styles. The writer succeeds in proving, by reviewing several researches, that parenting styles do in fact make a difference on a child's life and on who she/he becomes.
From the Paper "Does parenting matter in the field of education? Developmental psychologist John Borkowski, PhD says yes. Along with Borkowski, Sharon Ramey, PhD has edited a book entitled "How do parents matter"? Ramey says, "Parenting influences are much more than parents" desires to mold children. Can you make your child be who you want? Of course not.? Ramey also says it is preposterous to even ask the question, "Do parents matter"? (Azar, 2000)
"Is there a way to parent children that is better than others? Diana Baumrind is a leading authority on parenting and she believes that parents should be neither punitive nor aloof. Baumrind believes that parents should develop rules for children while at the same time being portive and nurturant. (Santrock, 2001)
Four parenting styles that Baumrind says exist are authoritarian parenting, authoritative parenting, neglectful parenting, and indulgent parenting. (Santrock, 2001)"
Tags: psychology, authoritarian, authoritative, neglectful, indulgent, family
This paper discusses gun control in foreign countries as examined on a site published by the NRA-ILA, which examines gun control legislation and its subsequent impact on crime in countries, such as the United States, Japan, Switzerland, the UK, and German
Abstract This paper explains that the NRA-ILA site indicates strict firearms legislation does not necessarily correlate with a reduction in crime rates; rather, the more severe firearm legislation, the greater incidence of crime. The author points out the site suggests that, in countries where authoritative governmental systems seem to dominate, stricter legislation is generally more often enacted. The paper states that, in countries where strict gun legislation is enforced, private sellers have less opportunity to make money on the firearms business than in countries where legislation is weaker.
From the Paper "The study also suggests that that generally, foreign countries having less restrictive firearms laws witness lower crime rates, when compared with areas of the U.S. that have strict gun control legislation and subsequent higher crime rates. According to the report also, in Switzerland, many citizens actually are in possession of fully automatic rifles within their home, yet the abuse of military weapons is generally considered rare (Halbrook, S. ?Target Switzerland.? Library of Congress, pp. 183-184). In fact, the Swiss own in general more than two million firearms and generally shoot "about 60 million rounds of ammunition per year" (NRA-IRA, 2001). Japan is an example however of a country where strict gun control legislation is has been enacted yet the crime rate remains high, suggesting that legislation alone may not be to blame for crime rates in general."
Abstract This paper explains that in the authoritative parenting style, which is considered the most positive parenting approach, parents' demand and responsiveness are high enabling a adolescent to have a sense of strong personal value, self-control and a feeling of security. The author points out that authoritarian parents have high demands, but low responses; they expect their adolescent to do as their told and not question them. The paper relates that permissive parenting, both low demand and low responsiveness, is the worst of the parenting styles because these parents don't set any limits or demands and are most of the time neglectful of their adolescent.
From the Paper "This [Authoritarian] will make it very hard for an adolescent to establish any self-reliance or self control, since the parents are attempting to control the adolescent rather the backing their decisions.6 In turn this is doing the opposite of what the parent is wanting. It is teaching and encouraging aggression and bad behavior, and when taking to extremes is abusive. The adolescent will be prone to live in fear and be aggressive towards other. You are able to see this in the behavior of the adolescent as well as the grades, and interaction with peers. These adolescents are more drawn into drugs and violence then adolescents raised by authoritative parents. Adolescent raised in an authoritarian environment are also prone to not feel empathy for others, or for themselves. They will more likely then not carry on this behavior into adulthood due to the fact that they are unable to stop the behavior that was taught and encouraged at home."
Abstract This paper explains that, since no broad norms on revenue recognition exist, there is a considerable gap between the broad conceptual guidance in the Financial Accounting Standard Board - FASB Concepts Statements and the exhaustive guidance in the authoritative literature. The author points out that more than 50% of the frauds in financial reporting among the U.S. public companies involve overstating the revenue. The paper stresses that, because users in this modern era want instantaneous data in formats which permit rapid access and analysis to assist in the better decisions; companies require trustworthy on-line, real-time reporting that is characterized by (i) dependable systems (ii) usual methods of disseminating information. (iii) corporate accountability, inclusive of management integrity and concrete enterprise risk management and (iv) comprehensible disclosures and information.
Table of Contents
Current Issues and Actions Related to Revenue Recognition
Working Norms for Recognition of Revenues
Definition of Revenues
Problems Related to Revenue Recognition
My Thoughts and Opinions
Control Environment
Matters Needing Special Consideration
From the Paper "As regards the items which must be included or excluded from the description of revenues, a consensus was made that - (i) a reporting body must not recognize revenues for the performance by third parties of its responsibility to work or extend services to customers in case those responsibilities are officially assumed by those third parties. (ii) In case of all other situations, a reporting body must recognize revenues for the performance by third parties of its responsibility to do work. (iii) Production will result in effecting a component of wide-ranging income. (iv) Non-reciprocal transfers received must not be excluded from revenues and must not be shown as a distinct line item in the income statement. (v) A reporting body must at the introductory stages measure its obligations for performance guarantees at their fair values and must recognize revenues as a result of their satisfactory performance or completion of those guarantees."
Abstract This paper discusses how children whose parents take an active role, as found in the authoritative style of parenting, are more likely to be resilient than those with depressive, uninvolved parents. Children are influenced by many factors in their lives, but their parents are the single-most influential factor. The paper further discusses how parenting style and involvement in their children's lives can make a difference in their children's success as adults.
From the Paper "Children are products of both their environments and their genetics. The manner in which children are raised has a great deal of effect on their eventual adulthood. Children raised with sufficient structure and guidance, in general, are more successful than their peers who are not. Two forms of structure can influence children's lives. Children can live in a structured world, in which parents control and schedule various aspects of their children's lives. The second form of structure, discussed in this paper, deals with a kind of parenting style. This kind of structure takes two forms. Parenting styles can be authoritarian or authoritative, the structured form. Or, they can be permissive, the unstructured form. Each style of parenting has its own benefits and limitations. "
Abstract This paper considers several incidents that took place throughout the course of Hitler's childhood and youth and discusses how they may have been instrumental in shaping the future personality, philosophy and beliefs of the dictator. The paper explores the different influences that affected his psychological development, with a view to determining how his growth could have been optimized. Finally, the paper discusses two different personality theories and the writer asserts that the authoritative personality theory partly explains Hitler's behavior.
Outline:
Introduction
Background
Contradictions
Possible Personality Disorders
Conclusion
From the Paper "Psychopath, murderer, insane, and numerous other labels, have been employed to describe the behavior and actions of Adolph Hitler, as people from all walks of life try to make sense of one of the world's most infamous killer. What caused him to behave in the ways that he did? Why was he filled with so much hatred? What happened to this man throughout the course of his life? And can these events have played a part in the formation of Hitler's psychological make up?"
Abstract This paper describes differing styles parents used to bring up children. The author focuses on his own experience, stating that he thinks the authoritative style is the best. The paper also presents information from various studies that have been carried out on this subject.
From the Paper "Parenting styles have a profound impact on development. The way an individual is raised is often displayed in the ways in which they act and raise their own children. Studies have shown that in most cases, if an individual was raised in a certain way, they will raise their own children that same particular way. Furthermore, I feel that in mental health settings, an individual will be more receptive to a type of counseling which may be similar to the method in which they were raised.
"My parents were unquestionably authoritative parents. An authoritative parent is "firm, setting clear and consistent limits... they are loving and emotionally supportive" (Feldman, 2008, p.278). I feel this way because they would always give me my options. If I were doing something wrong they would give me the choice - either to keep doing what I was doing and face a consequence or to stop the behavior and I would not face a consequence. They would always take the time to explain things; as in telling me why something was wrong, e.g. if you keep your shoes on in the house you will make it more dirty, and this will make more work for all of us."
Abstract In this article, the writer explains that the form of the society shapes the way politics is pursued in that society and this occurs at several levels. The writer discusses that a social order can be matriarchal or patriarchal, which would represent how gender is manifested in political action. The form of government has an influence, with political action being different for a democracy as opposed to a more authoritative system. The writer discusses that the prevalent religion may affect politics, more so in a theocratic system than one that tries to separate politics and religion, though even in the latter case religion has an influence. The writer also discusses how leadership style affects politics, with some styles being more authoritative and so restrictive of political action, while others are more freewheeling and so encouraging to political action. Indeed, arguably the leadership style that is found in a society is one of the best indicators of what sort of politics the society will manifest, for a democratic leader emerges from a very different sort of political structure than a dictator. Different types of leadership and different social structures are considered in this paper as they impact politics.
Introduction
Gender
Group Dynamics
Cognitive and Moral Development
Psychological Development
Conclusion
From the Paper "Certainly, this colors the concept of politics by making the male the natural participant in politics and by denying that role to the female, a theme repeated in society after society. In our own society, for instance, women were treated as chattel and were not given the right to vote or even to participate in most commerce outside the home. Many see this as a universal situation, while others raise doubts. Harris considers the issue of whether male supremacy is universal. This question is at the heart of the gender-role shifts taking place in Western societies, with the view that the traditional social structure saw male supremacy as a given while contemporary Western society is at least questioning that idea if not becoming openly antithetical to it. Harris cautions that it is not possible to go from the statement that women are subordinate as regards political authority in most societies to the statement that women are subordinate in all respects in all societies."
Abstract This paper discusses Birmingham, AL Public Safety Commissioner Eugene "Bull" Connor in 1961 Birmingham, AL. It gives the report on his connections to the KKK and involvement in attacks on the Freedom Riders of 1961 in Birmingham. This paper also tells of segregation in Birmingham and has direct quotes from Connor as well as other authoritative figures in Birmingham during the Civil Rights Movement.
From the Paper "During the year of 1961 one man managed to turn the universal police motto of "To Protect and Serve" into a mockery. That is, a mockery for a group of African-American students and Civil Rights leaders who were part of an organization called CORE (Congress of Racial Equality) as well as an entire community. This paper will take a look at the CORE sponsored "Freedom Rides" that challenged segregation in interstate travel facilities in Birmingham, Alabama and how then Commissioner of Public Safety Eugene "Bull" Connor was running the police force to the advantage of his personal racial beliefs. That is, to his advantage in opposition to such challenges as those that the Freedom Riders made on segregation. This analysis will expose Connor's ties to the Ku Klux Klan in Alabama when the Rides took place and will serve as an illustration of the kind of leadership that encouraged bigotry among the white citizens of Birmingham. It will also illustrate the kind of leadership that promoted love and harmony among the races through peaceful and non-violent protest of Connor's policies. Through the following summation of historical facts gathered through evidence one can easily see what the harsh reality of segregation was like in Birmingham during 1961 and how it relates to the Civil Rights Movement as a whole as well as Birmingham's history."
Tags: birmingham, civil, greyhound, john, klan, klux, ku, lewis, movement, racism, rights
