Coming from a single parent household where my mom had to take the role of mom and dad, it really interests me to try and understand how my moms parenting styles had to change throughout the years and even in a day. It cannot be easy to have to play the role of mom and dad because in a household where two parents are present you have two people trying to fulfill the role instead on just one. According to the Abstract of Natalie C. Ernst and her article titled "The Psychology of Parenting Styles and Stress Levels: A Comparison of How Home Life Effects Stress in College Students" she talks about how stress levels in intact homes were lower than stress levels from non-intact homes. I can see where this article hits the nail on the head because I remember times when my mom was unusually stressed from having to take care of both sides of her emotional bank. It has to be draining and cannot be easy. My mom is much of a laid back and go with the flow person and with a kid, she could not always be that way. She had to find a way to switch gears and also have authority and put her foot down.
http://www.mckendree.edu/web/scholars/summer2013/ernst.htm
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