The Authoritarian Parenting Model

Focus on obedience and punishment

The profile of parents who implement an authoritarian scheme is characterized by the imposition of extremely rigid rules that must be obeyed without question.

In this context, communication is unidirectional and the reasoning behind the rules is conspicuous by its absence, being replaced by lapidary phrases such as "because I command it".

These caregivers do not consider the children's feelings or perspectives and prioritize absolute control over dialogue.

Instead of using teaching-oriented discipline, they resort to punitive punishment, focused on generating regret and guilt for mistakes made rather than guiding toward better decision making.

Children are expected to be "seen but not heard," eliminating any possibility of participation in resolving family conflicts or challenges.

This rigid, top-down approach seeks to shape behavior through external pressure and fear of negative consequences, rather than fostering an internal understanding of what is right.

Risks of low self-esteem and aggression.

Although individuals raised in authoritarian environments often follow rules externally to avoid problems, the long-term psychological cost is significant.

There is a high risk that they will develop serious difficulties in their self-worth and self-esteem, as their opinions and emotional needs were never validated.

When transferred to the workplace, these workers may manifest hostile or aggressive behaviors towards their peers or subordinates, reproducing the pattern of control they experienced.

Instead of reflecting on how to optimize their tasks, they tend to focus on accumulated resentment or anger at not meeting others' unattainable expectations.

A troubling side effect is the development of lying skills; the child learns to strategically hide the truth to avoid severe punishment, a behavior that in adulthood can translate into a lack of integrity or transparency in organizational operations.

Contemporary research identifies this style as one of the most detrimental to mental health and the development of functional social skills.

Summary

This scheme is based on rigid rules imposed without question, where communication is unidirectional and punitive punishment is prioritized over reasoning to shape behavior through fear.

At work, these individuals may manifest low self-esteem or hostile behaviors, reflecting previous control patterns and developing strategic lying skills to evade retaliation.

Research identifies this style as detrimental to the development of functional social skills, often translating into a lack of integrity and transparency within the organization's operations.