The woman at the well had her sins âwashed awayâ by Jesus. The story shows that Jesus offers divine mercy in the living water of grace, which washes away sins and cleanses souls. The woman went to the well to get a jug of water. Instead, she got much more, including a cleansed and refreshed spiritual life.
Authoritarian parenting is a restrictive, punishment-heavy parenting style in which parents make their children follow their directions with little to no explanation or feedback and focus on the child's and family's perception and status.
Characteristics of the Authoritative Parenting Style. 1  They express warmth and nurturance. 2  They allow children to express opinions. 3  They encourage children to discuss options. 4  They administer fair and consistent discipline.