Authoritarian Parenting Predicts Authoritarian Politics

Research indicates a strong correlation between authoritarian parenting styles and negative outcomes for children, challenging the effectiveness of tiger parenting. Political scientists have discovered that the most significant predictor of support for authoritarian political figures, such as Donald Trump, is an individual's views on child-rearing, particularly favoring obedience over independence. Questions devised to gauge authoritarianism in parenting show that leaning towards authoritarian values increases the likelihood of supporting authoritarian political ideologies, suggesting that prevailing narratives about parenting often stem from deeper cultural grievances rather than empirical evidence. The advice surrounding parenting thus reflects broader worldviews and societal issues, rather than being purely about child development.