Over the years, studies have identified patterns in parenting styles and their effects on children. “Parenting is not just a collection of skills, rules and tricks of the trade (Lloyd, Carol. 2012),” it defines who you become, reflects your culture and represents important values ​​in a family. Parenting style has a long-lasting impact on a child's development, success and outlook on life. The three parenting styles are permissive parenting/hands-off parenting, authoritarian parenting, authoritative parenting. Studies have revealed that authoritative parenting styles result in the highest success rates for their children in school. and in social aspects, thus creating a stable child (Lloyd, Carol.2012). Parenting styles were first introduced in 1966 by Diana Baumrind, a developmental psychologist (KH Grobman, 2008). lasting impact on a child's development. Parents do not always fall into one category of parenting styles, but may be a combination of more than one, or even all three. These parenting styles have been defined by tracing the timeline of parenting methods throughout history. The three main parenting styles recognized by Diana Baumrind are the permissive parent, the authoritarian parent and the authoritarian parent. She noticed that there were some trends in parenting styles. Parenting styles derive from different eras throughout history and the parenting method favored by the majority at that time (Birgitte Coste, 2007). The authoritarian parenting style originated in the “pre-World War II era.” This method was developed by behaviorist John Watson. Children were viewed in a stern, robotic, and insensitive manner, due to the harsh times of this era. A... middle of paper...enough reward and discipline, thus being the most successful type of parenting. In-depth analysis revealed the makeup of people and who they become when they grow up. Whether your parenting style is prosperous or poor, it has a significant impact on how you see the world, how you see yourself, and influences your levels of achievement throughout life. Until the child recognizes his or her own abilities and goals, parenting style is the determining factor in his or her success in social and academic circumstances. Children are the end product, or a reflection of a family's culture and values. No matter what events or people cause disturbance in a child's life, the true impact of negative external forces lies in the hands of the parents. If the child is raised properly, negativity will not have any impact on him unlike a child raised in a "broken home"..'