Though Authoritarian and Permissive Parenting Styles Have Been Associated with Lower

question 28

Multiple Choice

Though authoritarian and permissive parenting styles have been associated with lower levels of childhood academic achievement, it has been found that across all parenting styles:

• A) Parents who believe their children are capable of achievement are more likely to have children who are academically successful.
• B) Parents who are realistic about their child's abilities are better able to support them when they fail.
• C) Parents who are realistic about their child's abilities are able to predict their child's academic success or failure.
• D) Parents use authoritative parenting styles when helping them with homework.

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