“…Parental practices (PP), refer to specific behaviours used by parents and caretakers of children to guide childhood development and socialization goals (Myers, 1993;Solís-Cámara & Díaz, 2007). These practices are associated with the children's health, nutrition, and psychological and physical development, and their ability to learn everyday life skills that enable them to develop socially and create a safe environment (Darling & Steinberg, 1993;Forgatch & Patterson, 2010;Forgatch, Patterson, Degarmo, & Beldavs, 2009;Pichardo, Justicia, & Fernández, 2009;Repetti, Taylor, & Seeman, 2002).…”