Yes, parenting styles directly and indirectly influence the psychological stability of young adults. Parenting styles such as the authoritative style can induce fear, anger, self-harm and anxiety in young adults. A wrong parenting style also has the propensity to reduce the self-confidence and esteem of young adults which may lead to loss of self-worth, depression and suicide if not properly managed. Furthermore, a parenting style that does not develop the problem-solving skills and resilience of adolescents and young adults may also be harmful as it may lead to severe psychological imbalances in later life.

Yetunde, you said authoritative when you meant authoritarian. Authoritative is the ideal parenting style. These two words are often confused.