Different parenting styles

Has anyone managed to get a parent - child relationship that isn't in the 'little discipline' category upon ageing up? My more sadistic side has been playing with a parent that's been pretty harsh on his kids. Lots of punishments and discipline actions used but when my sim aged up into an adult his relationship with his Dad was categorised as 'passive parent' which seems kind of like a sick joke to diminish the pain I've put this guy through! Just wondering if anyone had successfully got any of their relationships categorised as having had a lot of discipline or being authoritative and if so if you have any hints or tricks to help me out?

Thanks in advance and sorry for posting on an old thread - this is really bugging me and as a newbie I couldn't start a discussion so thought I'd try and find as relevant a post as possible!!