Author(s): Dr. Alka

Abstract:
Parenting is the process of caring and supporting the mental, social, physical, psychological and intellectual development of children from period of infancy to adulthood. Research investigating association between parenting styles and personality development of children are limited in India especially in Bihar. This paper aims to studies conducted in Bihar, to find out the role of parenting styles and its outcome on personality development of the children. Present study found that the parenting styles had great impact on personality development of children. An Authoritative parenting styles was associated with better academic performance of the children than authoritarian, uninvolved and Permissive/Indulgent parenting. Study also found that the behavior of the children in class room was not associated with the parenting style. The significant association was observed in personality development and parenting style.