La parentalidad positiva en la crianza de los niños de 3 a 5 años de los Centros de Educación Inicial del Ecuador

Abstract

Abstract: This research analyzes positive parenting in the upbringing of children aged 3 to 5 years in early childhood education centers in Ecuador. Positive parenting is defined as parenting practices based on communication, affection, and respectful discipline, which varies according to several factors such as the parents' education, age, or economic possibilities (UNICEF, 2024). The main objective is to understand the parental competencies of parents regarding the upbringing of their children, considering sociodemographic variables in this research. For this, a quantitative approach was used, using the Positive Parenting Scale (E2Pv2) with a sample of 20 parents who administered a survey. The results obtained demonstrate the relationship between parents and children, as reflected in the theories of Bowlby and Ainsworth, who state that parenting is fundamental for the emotional, psychological, and social development of children (Bowlby, 1980; Ainsworth et al., 1978). It is concluded that a secure attachment from the earliest years of life, with positive parenting practices, promotes family well-being and reduces behavioral problems in childhood.