13.4 The Role of Parents in Children’s Peer Relationships

how do parents indirectly affect children's peer relationships?

through their interactions with their children

how do parents directly affect children's peer relationships?

through monitoring and coaching

what are the three ways secure attachment promotes competence with peers?

1. it helps children develop positive social expectations

2. because of their experience with sensitive and responsive caregivers, they develop the foundation for understanding reciprocity in relationships

3. are likely to be self-regulated, confident, enthusiastic and friendly

what outcomes are associated with insecure attachment in children?

impairment of competence with peers and expectation of negative behaviors

what is the relationship between the security of parent-child relationships and peer relationships?

there is a link; secure attachments lead to better quality peer relationships and improved social skills in children

where does the link between security of parent-child relationships and quality of peer relationships come from?

arises from both the early and the continuing effect that parent-child attachment has in the quality of social behavior, as well as children’s working models of relationships

what is a characteristic of socially competent, popular children according to their mothers?

their mothers are generally warm and supportive, fostering positive social interactions and emotional regulation.

what role do ongoing father-child interactions play in child peer relationships?

they can positively influence child peer acceptance and relationships

what parenting style is associated with sociable, socially skilled children?

authoritative parenting

what is the impact of harsh, authoritarian discipline on children's social standing?

it is often associated with being unpopular and victimized

how can parents act as a buffer in their children's peer relationships?

by supporting and being involved when peer interactions are problematic

what can foster self-recognition in children related to peers?

warm and harmonious parenting