<![CDATA[Background: Speech delay is a language development disorder that can be caused by various factors, including parenting patterns. Inappropriate parenting patterns can affect speech delay in children, especially during the golden age. The village of Mirring in Binuang District, Polewali Mandar Regency, shows a fairly high prevalence of speech delay cases in 3-year-old children. Objective: To determine the relationship between parental parenting styles and the occurrence of speech delay in 3-year-old children in Mirring Village. Methods: This study employed a qualitative approach with a case study design. Data collection techniques included in-depth interviews and observations of 10 parents with 3-year-old children diagnosed with speech delay. Data analysis was conducted through data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. Results: Three types of parenting styles were identified: authoritarian, permissive, and democratic. Most parents who practiced permissive and authoritarian parenting styles tended to have children with more significant speech delays. Democratic parenting styles showed a more positive relationship with children's speech development. Conclusion: Parental parenting styles have a significant influence on the occurrence of speech delay. Democratic parenting provides more optimal stimulation for children's language abilities compared to authoritarian and permissive parenting styles.]]>
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