Parenting Observation Report

1. Observation

• Observe a parent (or caregiver) interacting with their child for at least 30 minutes.
• This can be in a public setting (e.g., park, store, family gathering) or, if appropriate, within your own family context.
• Respect privacy: do not include names or identifying details.

1. Describe the Interaction

• Summarize what you observed: the behaviors, communication style, emotional tone, and responses between parent and child.

1. Apply Developmental Concepts

• Connect your observations to at least two parenting concepts or theories, such as:
• Baumrinds parenting styles (authoritative, authoritarian, permissive, uninvolved)
• Attachment theory (secure, avoidant, ambivalent, disorganized)
• Cultural influences on parenting
• Explain why the observed behavior fits the theory or concept.

1. Reflection

• Reflect on what this observation suggests about how parenting impacts development.
• Consider: How might the parents style influence the childs emotional, social, or cognitive growth?

Requirements

• Length: 1.52 pages (approx. 500600 words), double-spaced
• Format: APA-style title page (no abstract required)