How do I know if my parenting style is building trust or fear? 

Even during times of discipline, emotional safety is established by a trust-based parenting approach. Youngsters are comfortable enough to ask questions, confess their faults, and voice their anxieties. They do not hesitate to approach the parent. Eye contact, unplanned love, and reaching out after misbehaviour are all indications of trust. On the other hand, it can be a sign that fear has taken the place of connection if a child hides their emotions, becomes overly silent, or refrains from sharing. When mistakes are addressed with direction rather than shame and when discipline is kind but unambiguous, trust is increased. Restoring rifts by offering heartfelt regrets or understanding justifications shows the youngster that love endures even when boundaries are crossed. Although they will not be flawless, a child who feels emotionally secure will be open to re-establishing contact.