Egalitarian style

In the egalitarian style of education, the hierarchical relationship is quite different from the styles described above. Here the basic principle is equality. The educators and children are on the same level.

Through complete equality, all decisions are made together. The child always has the right to express his or her opinion and this must be taken into account when making decisions. However, children here not only have the same rights as their parents or educators, but also the same duties, for example household tasks.

In everyday life, an egalitarian style of upbringing can lead to problems because every decision is discussed with the child. This can cost a lot of time and nerves. If the father has to be on time for work in the morning and the child decides not to go to school, a conflict inevitably arises.

In practice, conflicts of this kind often lead to the failure of an egalitarian style of education. The advantages of an egalitarian upbringing are that the child learns to articulate and discuss objectively. The parents stay in contact with their children, which can deepen the relationship.

Nevertheless, this style is highly controversial. It assumes that the children are mature enough and responsible. An egalitarian parenting style requires a lot of time and patience to develop the child.

Laissez-faire style

The laissez-faire style of education renounces all boundaries and rules. Here the concept of education is questioned and the children are supposed to make things simple in principle. It is a passive style of upbringing in which parents let the children act according to their will and in principle only intervene when necessary to protect the child from the dangers of harm.

There are no disciplines or rules, but also less praise and blame. In society this style is controversial, because according to scientists there are many disadvantages. The children do not learn any limits, often behave disrespectfully and are sometimes unable to admit misconduct.

The children lack orientation and at the same time recognition and confirmation are lacking. Some children develop difficulties to be considerate, because they never learned it. Often the children feel alone because the parents are too passive as important caregivers. A laissez-faire style can lead to children developing great difficulties as adults.