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 research analyzes positive parenting in the upbringing of children aged 3 to 5 in early childhood education centers in Ecuador, with the aim of determining the skills developed by parents during this crucial period of child development. An exploratory quantitative design was applied, which allowed for the systematic organization and planning of research on a little-studied phenomenon. The study was conducted in an educational institution in the province of El Oro, considering as the population the parents of children aged 3 to 5 years and selecting a sample of 20 legal representatives. The results show that, although there are strengths in affective and formative practices, challenges related to emotional regulation and the consistent application of positive parenting strategies persist. In addition, they show that positive parenting is present in most families, although its development depends on the experiences, resources, and particular conditions of each household. These findings underscore the need to strengthen parenting training programs that promote more conscious practices for the comprehensive development of infants.