Muslim Parenting Styles and Child Socialization: A Qualitative Study of Muslim Habitant in Shaheen Bagh, South East Delhi

This study examined Muslim mothers' awareness and understanding of parenting styles and, in turn, their approaches to socializing their offspring. The researcher analyzed various parenting styles to determine which parenting style Muslim mothers prefer that eventually results in well-socialized children. In this study, the researchers make an effort to contribute by pointing out gaps in the literature and providing suggestions for future studies on how parents might help their children to develop religious beliefs and social norms. Although numerous studies on parenting styles have been conducted from regional or international perspectives, this study aims to fill existing gaps. However, this study requires more in-depth research on how parents and different parenting styles influence children's socialization from religious perspectives. A qualitative paradigm was preferred, using semi-structured interviews with ten Muslim mothers of two or one child. The samples were chosen through the use of the purposive sampling technique. The results indicated that an authoritarian parenting style causes children to become disobedient because parents exert more influence over them. Authoritative parenting is beneficial for children as it encourages a reasonable parenting style. Additionally, it highlighted that Muslim mothers raised and socialized their children in a mixed style. It also indicated that Muslim mothers took excellent care of their children while maintaining checks and balances. The findings also indicated that parents who spend the most time with their children have a higher probability of having suitable social norms when they grow up.