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

Abstract

Abstract: This study explores how positive parenting directly influences children's overall development in early childhood education centers in Ecuador. Using a theoretical and practical approach, it analyzes parenting styles, parental competencies, and the factors that influence a healthy, affective relationship between children and their parents. The findings suggest that a democratic style, mutual respect, and emotional support generate emotional security and foster empathy, self-regulation, and autonomy. The findings suggest that a democratic style, mutual respect, and emotional support generate emotional security and foster empathy, self-regulation, and autonomy. However, there are also significant obstacles, including a lack of adequate family-focused support and services, the limitations of current training, and the existence of traditional parenting paradigms. The rural context shows us the different forms of self-care, under its own socioeconomic and cultural limitations, where the school serves as a bridge to close the gap of ignorance and approach more meaningful parenting practices.