Aim of the research: The aim of this research is to examine the perception in relation to a parenting style and the self-esteem of young adults. Structure of the study: A cross-sectional study. Respondents and methods: The number of research respondents was 227: students of the Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health Osijek, and younger persons from 18 to 40 years of age. Two validated questionnaires were used as a research instrument: the Perceived parenting style scale and the Rosenberg self-esteem scale. Results: The results of the respondents were processed, of which 183 respondents were women and 44 were men. The perception of authoritative parenting style was established. The minimum score, the maximum score, the median, the mean score, and the standard deviation of the selected statements related to self-esteem assessment were calculated, whereby very high assessments were obtained. A total of 60.4 % of respondents perceive authoritative parenting style of their parents; in contrast, permissive and authoritarian parenting styles are significantly less represented with a total of 10.5 %, i.e. 15 % of response.. The connection between conveying parental love and care and general self-approval was examined, whereby a positive correlation was established (Rho=0,283, p<0,01). Also, the connection between the following statements was examined: My parents compare me to others and I feel that I am as capable as most people, whereby, on the other hand, a negative correlation was established (Rho= -0,284, p<0,1). Conclusion: In the conducted research authoritative parenting style proved to be the most represented parenting style. No statistically significant difference was found in the perception of parenting style and self-esteem in relation to male and female gender. According to the above result, a high level of self-esteem was established, as well as the connection between a parenting style and the self-esteem of young adults.