(Part 1) (This blog post is based on the peer-reviewed article “Parenting Styles and Their Effect on Child Development and Outcome” by Awiszus et al., 2022.) Introduction Parenting is one of the most influential factors shaping a child’s emotional, social, and academic development. While the long-standing debate between nature and nurture continues, extensive psychological research confirms that parenting style plays a decisive role in how children grow, regulate emotions, bu