Expectancy for Success and Perceived Stress In Relation To Parenting among Teenagers

The child‟s first and foremost developmental context happens within the family. Hence family plays a major role in the development of a child, where in the parents have the majority of responsibilities in bringing up of the child. Hence parenting is an art of cherishing a child right through its life (James, A. 2003).There are different parenting styles adopted by parents according to circumstances. Whatever may be the style of parenting; there will be effects on the child‟s overall development. The parenting styles are based on the entire specific behavioural patterns that influence the mental developments of children.