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 purpose of this research is to determine the positive parenting skills developed by fathers and/or mothers in raising children aged 3 to 5 years old in Early Childhood Education Centers in Ecuador. This study is based on the need to understand how practices of affection, communication, discipline, and support influence social-emotional learning during early childhood. A quantitative approach with a descriptive design was applied, using a Positive Parenting Scale (E2P) instrument on a sample of 20 parents from an early childhood education center, where parenting skills were evaluated, including bonding, formative, protective, and reflective skills, which directly contributed to the development of secure emotional bonds. The results showed that a significant percentage of parents have deficiencies in critical areas such as emotional control and empathic communication, although they also demonstrated adequate practices in some cases. It is concluded that parental guidance and support are essential for strengthening parenting practices, thereby promoting the comprehensive development of children.