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    This document is a comparison essay about the differences between mother and father parenting styles. It discusses how mothers and fathers interact with children differently, with mothers focusing more on emotional bonding and affection, while fathers prefer physical activities. It also notes that mothers tend to use positive reinforcement and discussion when disciplining, while fathers are more authoritative and may use physical punishment. Finally, it states that mothers verbalize more and provide more context when communicating, whereas fathers speak less and are more direct. The essay concludes that both parenting styles are valid despite the differences.

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    This document is a comparison essay about the differences between mother and father parenting styles. It discusses how mothers and fathers interact with children differently, with mothers focusing more on emotional bonding and affection, while fathers prefer physical activities. It also notes that mothers tend to use positive reinforcement and discussion when disciplining, while fathers are more authoritative and may use physical punishment. Finally, it states that mothers verbalize more and provide more context when communicating, whereas fathers speak less and are more direct. The essay concludes that both parenting styles are valid despite the differences.

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    ASASI TESL PROGRAMME

    TSL025 – ACADEMIC WRITING

    Comparison and/or Contrast Essay

    TITLE: MOM VS DAD: DIFFERENCES IN PARENTING


    STYLE

    Name: FASIHAH BINTI ZAKARIA


    Group: T21
    Lecturer: MISS AIMI SYAFIQAH GHAZALI
    Submission Date: 14TH MAY 2023
    In a child’s life, mothers and fathers play a significant part in being the epitome of
    their lives. Parents are obligated to serve their children with guidance for the purpose of the
    child’s development in the aspects of their physical and emotional. As the primary caretakers,
    it is essential for parents to ensure that they establish an intact foundation for their child's
    upbringing, as their impact lasts well into adulthood. Despite the cruciality of both mother
    and father in child-rearing, their parenting styles may differ in terms of interaction,
    disciplinary and communication.

    Mothers and fathers can be distinguished in terms of their interactions with children.
    Stanton (2010) stated that when it comes to interaction, mothers are more prone to engage in
    activities involving emotions like care and softness to provide children with a sense of
    security. This is due to the fact that mothers form a profound emotional bond with their
    children during pregnancy that continues for the rest of their lives. For example, mothers love
    to practise affectionate activities such as cuddling and kissing with their kids to show them
    that they are loved. According to Stein (n.d.), fathers’ preference is to engage in physical and
    risky activities that teach a child to become resilient. This happens because fathers prefer to
    teach life skills and show their affection through action and acts of service. For instance, dads
    will practise physical activities like biking, hiking, and playground adventures as a way to
    interact with their children. Therefore, it is undeniable that mothers and fathers vary in the
    way they interact with their children.

    Furthermore, fathers and mothers’ approach discipline in different ways. Moms


    normally emphasise the value of compassion, empathy, and try to understand their child's
    reasoning when disciplining their kids ("Mom and dad approach discipline differently,"
    2017). With that being said, it has been argued that mothers frequently employ positive
    reinforcement to reward good behaviour as a form of disciplinary. For example, mothers
    praise and recognise their child's efforts and accomplishments to reinforce good behaviour
    and encourage it to continue. On the other hand, fathers may adopt a firmer and authoritative
    manner approach to discipline (Hall, 2013). They often impose rules and use a firmer tone to
    discipline their kids. To illustrate, as a form of punishment, fathers may involve physical
    discipline such as canning. Hence, mothers and fathers are contrary to each other when it
    comes to disciplinary.

    Moreover, parenting requires effective communication, and mothers and fathers


    communicate with their children differently. According to Parker (2018), to communicate
    with the kids, mothers verbalize a lot more than fathers do. This tendency is owing to the fact
    that mothers would rather discuss any issues with their kids. For example, mothers will
    question their kids regarding any topic to get them talking and having a conversation with
    them. On the contrary, Parker (2018) also mentioned that fathers speak less than moms do,
    they are more direct and use fewer words. Fathers are able to encourage their kids to think
    critically and solve problems by using fewer words. To illustrate, when giving a task, fathers
    will give a brief and concise instruction, while mothers will specify and provide additional
    context for the task. Thus, it is inevitable to say that mothers and fathers are the same when
    communicating.

    To conclude, although mothers and fathers are our parents, they differ in terms of
    interactions, discipline, and communication. Even though they are really different from each
    other, both parenting styles are valid and good for children. Parents are both different in their
    own way, but as their children, we must always be respectful and love them equally as if they
    were our parents.
    REFERENCES

    Focus on the Family. (2023, March 30). Mom and dad approach discipline differently.
    https://www.focusonthefamily.com/family-qa/mom-and-dad-approach-discipline-
    differently/

    Hall, A. (2013, June 19). Fathers Don’t Mother.Stand to Reason.


    https://www.str.org/w/fathers-don-t-mother

    Parker, W. (2018, January 15). Balancing the different parenting styles of fathers and
    Mothers. LiveAbout. https://www.liveabout.com/balancing-parenting-styles-1270915

    Stanton, G. T. (2010, October 15). Why children need father-love and mother-love. JA Show
    Articles. https://jashow.org/articles/why-children-need-father-love-and-mother-love/

    Stein, R. (n.d.). How parenting styles differ between Dads and Moms. Westchester Health.
    https://www.westchesterhealth.com/blog/how-parenting-styles-differ-between-dads-
    and-moms/
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