<p>The psychology literature suggests that 'good parenting' in early childhood is a crucial helping factor in brain development of child. (e.g., see "Social Intelligence" by Goleman.)</p>

<p>Where people grow up without 'good parenting' do they tend to, potentially unconsciously, offer similar 'bad parenting' to their children?</p>

<p>By bad parenting, I mean any abusive and neglectful parenting behavior. Examples:</p>

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<li><p>Getting drunk and beating wife in front of children (abusive). </p></li>
<li><p>Never appreciating any success of kid (neglectful). </p></li>
</ol>

<p><strong>Does bad parenting breed bad parenting?</strong></p>

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And further, I would say that there isn't any solid research proving that parenting style causes any long lasting behavior in children. Most studies doesn't include genetic factors. See for example http://faculty.weber.edu/eamsel/Classes/Child%203000/Lectures/3%20Childhood/SE%20development/JudithHarris.html
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Do victims of parental abuse and neglect become abusive or neglectful parents?
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# Do victims of parental abuse and neglect become abusive or neglectful parents?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2012-03-27)

The psychology literature suggests that 'good parenting' in early childhood is a crucial helping factor in brain development of child. (e.g., see "Social Intelligence" by Goleman.)

Where people grow up without 'good parenting' do they tend to, potentially unconsciously, offer similar 'bad parenting' to their children?

By bad parenting, I mean any abusive and neglectful parenting behavior. Examples:

1. Getting drunk and beating wife in front of children (abusive).
2. Never appreciating any success of kid (neglectful).

**Does bad parenting breed bad parenting?**

**Tags:** developmental-psychology, parenting

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> **username_1**: And further, I would say that there isn't any solid research proving that parenting style causes any long lasting behavior in children. Most studies doesn't include genetic factors. See for example http://faculty.weber.edu/eamsel/Classes/Child%203000/Lectures/3%20Childhood/SE%20development/JudithHarris.html  

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