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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: A positive family environment can promote and support a child’s basic psychological needs. On the other hand, a negative family environment can hamper healthy psychological development (Deci and Ryan, 2000). Autonomy-Supportive Parenting
How can we help children become independent adults? An essential step toward accomplishing this goal is educating parents about the self-determination theory and autonomy-supportive parenting. Parents can practice autonomy-supportive parenting by creating an environment that supports autonomy. 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.