Parent Diagnostic Program

The Parent Diagnostic Program heavily focuses on the fact that the innate seeds of creativity children are born with are passed down from their parents. How can we ensure that the seeds of creativity within a child can sprout, grow strong stems, bloom into beautiful flowers, and eventually bear fruit?
We can gain insight into a child's innate talents and personality by examining the parenting methods and attitudes that parents display toward their children. The Parent Diagnostic Program was designed with the educational goal of developing individuals’ broad potential abilities. It also includes personalized one-on-one education and exit strategy programs designed to help develop a child’s abilities in collaboration with their parents.

The 4 types of parents classified in the Parent Diagnostic Program are as follows

Most parents, often unknowingly, tend to adopt the authoritative type, characterized by firm and unilateral control. This type of parent maintains their authority while actively engaging with their children to resolve conflicts when their needs collide. In other words, this type of parent expresses themselves openly when necessary and provides direct guidance in disciplinary moments. Children raised by authoritative parents typically have good judgment and develop confidence through recognition from others.

Permissive parents, who take on a more friend-like role than a parental one, tend to maintain some level of discipline but often fail to express their emotions and intentions through their actions. They often give in to their children's demands. From a child's perspective, this type of parent may seem the most favorable. However, caution is necessary, as this type of parenting can lead to children avoiding responsibility, developing poor manners, and becoming overly dependent.

In the past, most adults were authoritarian parents who demanded unconditional obedience to authority. Their word was law, and no one could question or challenge what they said. This type of parent rarely expresses love, gives little to no praise, and is generally strict. When their child makes a mistake, authoritarian parents are quick to point it out and administer punishment. While this type of parent may believe they are guiding their child down the right path, the child may become overwhelmed by guilt and become excessively submissive.

Indifferent parents, who have little to no interaction with their children, are common in dual-income families. This type of parent does not express affection or emotionally connect with their child. They neither praise nor punish. Instead, they tend to criticize and distrust their child when they do not meet their expectations. If this behavior continues, the child may develop feelings of hostility and distrust toward the parents.

There is no perfect approach to parenting. Just as a child’s seeds of creativity are inherited from parents, we need to acknowledge that personalities are also passed down from parents. If parents consider which parenting style best suits their child from the child’s perspective and act accordingly, the child will be able to live a life that aligns with their unique abilities.