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

Abstract

Abstract: Positive parenting has become a fundamental approach to promoting children's holistic development. This study focuses on the topic: Positive Parenting in the Upbringing of Children Aged 3 to 5 in Early Childhood Education Centers in Ecuador. Its objective is to determine the positive parenting competencies developed by parents in raising children aged 3 to 5 in these centers. Methodologically, the research is quantitative. It employs an exploratory and descriptive design, appropriate for the initial understanding and characterization of the process under study. The sample was selected using non-probability sampling and consisted of 20 parents from the selected Early Childhood Education Centers. A positive parenting scale was used as the primary data collection instrument. The results show that 90% of parents know their children's preferences and participate in hygiene routines, while 55% almost always identify their children's fears. However, 50% are in the parental risk zone and only 40% in the optimal zone.