Fostering Fitness in Adolescents -The Link between Parenting Styles, Physical Activity, Fitness and Body Composition

The style of parenting indicates the way a parent connects with his/her kid. The three basic classifications of parenting style were introduced by Baumrind (1966) viz. Authoritative style which give positive direction and sincere discipline; Authoritarian style which is characterised as having dictatorial approach and obedience submission; and Permissive style which gives the liberty of decision making with nominal castigation. Another classification was presented by Maccoby & Martin (1983) that was characterized by permisssiveness and less warmth, he called it "Uninvolved" style of parenting. The parents of this category are not much demanding and have very less control on their kid's behaviour.