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 sought to determine the level of positive parenting competencies among families with children aged 3 to 5 attending Early Childhood Development Centers in Ecuador, a quantitative approach was used, and the Positive Parenting Scale (E2P) was administered to 20 legal guardians. Results showed that most parents maintain affective communication channels, have built strong emotional bonds, and strive to create environments conducive to their children s emotional, social, and cognitive growth. However, weaknesses emerged in advance conflict planning, managing personal emotions under stress, and communicating routine changes in a timely manner, committed family participation alongside community network support was found to notably enhance parenting capabilities. Variables such as educational level, age, and marital status had direct impact on parenting practices, highlighting the need for differentiated, not one-size-fits-all, interventions promoting respectful, equitable parenting adjusted to each family context.