What draws well-meaning parents to authoritarian parenting?

What draws well-meaning parents to authoritarian parenting?

July 15, 2026 · 15 min

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The episode explores the reasons behind authoritarian parenting and presents healthier alternatives through the insights of Winnicott and Rogers.

In my therapy room, I’ve seen the costs of the controlling impulse. Winnicott and Rogers show us healthier alternatives. Psyche audio helps you to better understand yourself and others through expert guides, provocative ideas and personal life stories. We address psychological questions and puzzles from a range of perspectives including philosophy, history, anthropology and more. You will discover practical knowledge and insights to help you navigate everyday challenges, overcome difficulties and find meaning, wonder and spirituality. Psyche is a nonprofit digital magazine. With a dedication to pluralism and openness, Psyche is a companion on your journey to better knowing your self and living well. Free to read and now free to listen. Discover articles and videos at psyche.co . Psyche articles are only ever written and edited by human experts. We use AI for audio narration only.

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