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

Abstract

Abstract: The research analyzes positive parenting in the upbringing of children aged 3 to 5 years in an early childhood education center, with the aim of determining the parenting skills developed by fathers and mothers. The study is based on attachment theories and parenting models that explain the importance of emotional bonds, educational practices, and protective strategies that promote child development. Methodologically, a quantitative approach was used, with exploratory and descriptive characteristics, applied to 20 parents using the Positive Parenting Scale (E2P). The results show high levels of bonding, educational, and protective skills, highlighting parents' ability to recognize emotions, establish routines, promote autonomy, and ensure their children's safety. However, some limitations were also identified, linked to sociodemographic factors and limited theoretical knowledge about positive parenting. The research concludes that strengthening parental training is essential to promote healthy relationships, improve parenting practices, and foster comprehensive development in early childhood, especially in vulnerable contexts such as rural areas of Ecuador.