Why do people become authoritarian followers? Some research indicates that authoritarianism is heritable.For example, the correlation between twins’ authoritarianism is over five times stronger ...

Authoritarian parenting is a term coined by developmental psychologist Diana Baumrind in the early 1970s. Described as "rigid rulers," authoritarian parents provide structured environments for ...

The difference between authoritarian and authoritative parenting is stark and each have very different long and short-term effects on children. Skip to content Main Navigation ...

Part of the reason might be because it is often confused with authoritarian parenting, says pediatrician Dr. Mona Amin. "It's easy to get them mixed up," she says. Watch NBC 4 free wherever you are ...

Amin describes authoritarian parenting style as a "rigid, top-down approach" where the parent needs a high amount of control and provides a low level of warmth. "There's not a lot of discussion ...