Discrepancy of Perceptions on Parenting Practices between Parents and Children: Factors Related to Perceptions on Children\'s Sides

However, parenting assessed by parents’ or children’s reports can’t be viewed as the same. Research found that there are significant differences between parents’ and children’s perceptions.

Moreover, it is children’s perceptions, but not actual, or parents’ perceptions on parenting, which affect children’s development. This study will examine the perceptual differences between parents and children, and factors related to perceptions on children’s sides. 470 pairs of children (grade 6) and their parents was the sample of this study. Differences between parents and children on the perceptions of authoritative and neglect parenting practices were found.