Today we will talk about three types of parents—dictator/strict parents, permissive/uninvolved parents and Choice Parents. These types exist on a continuum and you likely move along the continuum to suit your mood, your child and/or the situation. I will make the case for reducing the amount of time you spend at the far ends of the continuum, so you can cultivate the balance in the middle. We will cover exactly what you are balancing, as well as the three factors you will want to take into account to determine whether you operate to the left or right of center.