Bibliometric Analysis: Parenting Styles and Their Relationship to Deviant Behavior in Children

Abstract

The phenomenon of increasing deviant behavior among children in family, school, and social settings indicates problems in the parenting practices carried out at home. Parental upbringing is often cited as the primary factor in shaping a child’s character and self-control. Several deviant behaviors commonly exhibited by children—such as gang fights, alcohol consumption, online gambling, truancy, street racing, premarital sex, theft, and smoking—are linked to parental parenting styles. The objective of this study is to determine the extent of the impact of parental parenting styles on children’s deviant behavior using a literature review method. The literature review found that parenting styles have a significant impact on children’s deviant behavior. Parenting styles play a crucial role in shaping who, how, and what children will become in the future; therefore, it is essential for parents to adapt their parenting styles to meet their children’s needs.