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 study examines positive parenting in the upbringing of children aged 3 to 5 years in Early Childhood Education centers in Ecuador. Its objective was to characterize positive parenting competencies in child rearing, identify parents' perceptions of positive parenting, and analyze the relationship between parents' sociodemographic characteristics and their positive parenting competencies. The methodology employed a quantitative approach with an exploratory and descriptive design. A survey was administered to 20 parents of children in Early Childhood Education to collect data. The survey was structured around the relational, formative, protective, and reflective dimensions to determine the level of knowledge and application of positive parenting practices. The study concludes that systematically implementing positive parenting within the family unit, in conjunction with educational centers, is fundamental for the development of children's autonomy and well-being in the Ecuadorian context.