The Influence Of Parenting Styles On Socialisation Of Children In Early Childhood Development: A Case study Of Rubaga Division, Kampala District

ABSTRACT

The study investigated the effects of parenting styles on socialization of children in early

childhood education in Rubaga division, Kampala district. The study was guided by specific

objectives that included; to identify the parenting styles, to establish the theories and types of

socialization and to establish the effects of parenting styles on socialization.

The study was descriptive and analytical in nature where stratified sampling was used to

select population. It employed 60 respondents. Data were analyzed and presented using

frequencies and percentages and were tabulated.

The major findings of the study were; most of the respondents were males, effects included

well being, high parental demand, development change, good academic performance.