Parental attitudes, closely linked with parenting styles, significantly impact a child’s mental health in several ways:

Parents who adopt an authoritative style are both supportive and set clear boundaries. This approach fosters a nurturing environment where children feel valued and understood while learning self-discipline and responsibility. In contrast, authoritarian parents enforce strict rules with little warmth. This style can lead to obedient behavior but children might either become overly compliant or struggle with rebellion and frustration. Whereas permissive parents are very responsive but set few boundaries. This can result in children who have high self-esteem and are generally well-liked socially but may struggle with self-discipline and authority. Neglectful Parenting of parents show little responsiveness or demand. This lack of involvement can result in children feeling neglected and unsupported, potentially leading to issues with attachment, low self-esteem, and emotional or behavioral problems.

Active parent involvement in child’s life can contribute to a sense of support and belongingness. Less involvement in child’s life can lead to a sense of social isolation.

Children’s attitude are formed in former stage through observation and imitation. Children often imitate their parents behaviour and attitudes. Positive and warmth environment and attitude of parents can have a good impact on children with better attachment and emotional regulation, while negative attitude can lead to behavioural and emotional issues.

In summary, the attitudes and approaches parents take in their parenting style profoundly influence a child’s mental health, shaping their emotional development, behavior, and overall well-being.