Baumrind's Parenting Styles In I Am Sam

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I am Sam
In the movie “I am Sam,” there were many different types of parenting styles from each of the parental roles. Each thought his or her own way was the right way, resulting in conflict in and out of the courtroom. In this essay, I will give examples of Baumrind’s parenting styles and how they relate to the movie, along with my own thoughts on the court’s decision when it comes to Lucy’s custody, and what I personally think makes a parent a “good parent.”
While watching “I am Sam,” I took notice to the many different styles of parenting from person to person. Everyone “normal” person thought Sam was incapable of raising a proper child, and each thought they could find a better suit for Lucy’s parent. One of the most evident styles of …show more content…

It is unknown as to whether Sam received full custody or joint custody with her foster parents. In a way it feels as if the court ruled for joint custody, because the final scene shows both the foster parents at the soccer game supporting Lucy, and Sam as the referee; both families are spending time with Lucy. I think the court, Sam, and the foster parents all agreed that Sam could not raise Lucy on his own, and he could use a little bit of help. Accepting the help would have been a big step, but it was all in the interest of Lucy’s development.
Personally, I think a good parent consists of the right amount of discipline and mutual respect. Authoritative parenting would be my ideal parenting style. I think this style makes a good parent because not only does your child respect you, your rules, and your boundaries, but you respect theirs too. Being able to simultaneously teach your child while also learning from them takes a lot of patience, but when it is done right, the child will be ideal to fit society’s standards when it comes to being a decent human being. The child will grow to be independent and strong, like any parent would

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