The child understands why he is being punished and the authoritative parent makes the reasons known. Because, it is both reasonable and fair, a child is more likely to respond to this type of approach. When children fail to meet an authoritative parents expectations, the parent becomes more nurturing and forgiving instead of punishing. This approach is considered to be assertive. However, this parenting approach is not restrictive, nor is it intrusive. As a result, children of the authoritative parenting approach are more likely to be successful, honest, well liked, thoughtful, and capable of self