The autocratic approach to child socialization was influenced by two primary sources: the Hobbesian perspective of childrearing which was prevalent throughout Europe for many centuries as well as the Calvinist Doctrine that influenced the childrearing beliefs of the early Puritans in the United States. T or F

The above assertion is True.

Explanation:

According to Thomas Hobbes:

The will of children needs to be tamed. He saw parental authority as a principle which upholds both a religious mandate and a cultural tradition

In his mind, the home is man’s castle. The man is the Kind and should exercise his authority accordingly in the sociailization of the child.

Autocratic parenting based on Hobbes’ beliefs were easily adopted by the early American Puritans whose religious beliefs were shaped by the doctrines of John Calvin. According to Calvin’s doctrines, children where inherently sinful.This thinking led parents to believe and practice corporal punishment instead of parental affection. Disobedient children received “correction”, which is brutal punishment or beating. Children were expected to obey and submit to their parent.

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