Teens raised by strict, obey-without-question parents tend to hold more antisocial beliefs, a US study found, and they also showed small rises in anxiety and depression

Authoritarian parenting can lead to persistent antisocial thoughts among teenagers, affecting their social behavior and emotional well-being. Research indicates that strict parenting fosters beliefs that may justify rule-breaking and aggression. While not all adolescents display increased anxiety or depression, some experience heightened symptoms over time. These findings suggest that parenting st