Parents Should Not Take Too Much Blame for the Failures

question 116

Multiple Choice

Parents should not take too much blame for the failures and shortcomings of their children because

• A) their parenting mistakes simply reflect that they were not properly raised by their own parents.
• B) children typically fail on purpose in order to establish a healthy independence from parents.
• C) parenting practices have little effect on children's beliefs and values.
• D) parental behavior is only one of many factors that influence children's behavior.

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