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Headings: How Parents Can Foster Autonomy and Encourage Child Development
How Parents Can Foster Autonomy and Encourage Child Development
The Self-Determination Theory
Autonomy-Supportive Parenting
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Taylor B.

Content: Parents who support the development of autonomy are involved in their child’s life but encourage independence and problem-solving skills. It’s important for parents to give children both age-appropriate autonomy and agency. By doing so, they help them develop at an appropriate level. This can have the effect of greater emotional well-being. When children are autonomous, they are more likely to feel capable of making their own healthy choices. By supporting children in the development of autonomy and agency, parents also help children learn about family values, social norms, and essential rules. Parents can support the development of autonomy by: Providing a rationale and explanation for family rules and behavior expectations. When children and adolescents understand reasons for rules and the context behind them, they have an easier time supporting and following those rules. Labeling and validating a child’s feelings and perspectives.