| The Department for Education has published research into the relationship between parenting styles and a range of family factors and child anti-social behaviour. Findings include: harsh, inconsistent discipline was associated with more severe child antisocial behaviour; and maternal wellbeing and partner violence were independently associated with child antisocial behaviour. |
| Source: Department for Education 23 February 2012 |
| Further information: How is parenting style related to child anti-social behaviour? Preliminary findings from the Helping Children Achieve Study |
