In 2025, parenting experts encourage approaches that prioritize emotional intelligence, autonomy, and connection. Styles like authoritative parenting (high warmth, high structure) are seen as most beneficial.
Other trending styles include gentle parenting and conscious parenting, focusing on mutual respect and emotional regulation.
However, overly permissive or authoritarian styles are still cautioned against due to their long-term impacts on child development.
Choose a style that supports your values, your child’s temperament, and your family’s needs.
