The Uninvolved Parenting style (often referred to as neglectful parenting) as the name implies, the parent is totally disengaged and emotionally uninvolved in their child’s life. There is little if any expression of love and affection.
Developmental psychologist Diana Baumrind in her studies based on the dimensions of “Parental Responsiveness” and “Parental Demandingness” conclude that:
The uninvolved parenting style is low in parental responsiveness (the nurturing aspect of the child) and low in parental demandingness (control over the child).
Often these parents provide only the basic needs of food and shelter.
Opportunity for sports, recreation and ordinary pleasures in life are too often non existent.
Routinely these parents are too busy or self-involved to support their child in school functions, teach life skills and encourage socially acceptable behaviour.
The child is generally expected to fend for themselves and destined to enrol in