Four Lenses and Parenting

Parenting strategies that incorporate the principles of the Four Lenses model can lead to more harmonious and effective family dynamics. Understanding that both parents and children exhibit different temperaments, which guide their preferences and behaviors, can help in crafting parenting approaches that are more attuned to the emotional and developmental needs of each child. Sanders (2008) emphasizes the role of emotional intelligence in parenting, noting that parents who are sensitive to their own emotional states and those of their children tend to establish stronger, more positive relationships. The Four Lenses model aids parents in identifying not only their parenting style but also the temperament of their child, fostering a nurturing environment that adapts and evolves as the child grows from infancy through adulthood (Sanders, M. R., 2008).