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 present study analyzes the level of positive parenting in the upbringing of children aged 3 to 5 years in Early Education centers in Ecuador, with the aim of identifying the positive parenting skills developed by fathers and/or mothers in the upbringing of boys and girls, to promote respectful parenting practices that favor comprehensive child development. The research was developed under a quantitative approach, with a descriptive and non-experimental design, applied to a sample of 20 fathers and mothers, using a questionnaire with Likert scale questions, an instrument that allows evaluating dimensions such as emotional support, communication and establishment of norms. The results show that, although there are adequate parenting practices, there are still weaknesses in establishing limits and norms for their children, an aspect that limits the daily support that children require in their educational process. Based on these results, it is recommended to implement permanent spaces for guidance and support for families, in order to strengthen communication skills, emotional management and establishment of clear rules.