Because Parenting Style and Good Grades Are Not Linked in the Same

question 93

Multiple Choice

Because parenting style and good grades are not linked in the same way in all ethnic groups, Steinberg and Dornbusch looked at other aspects of the family. What key element did they suggest to explain these group differences?

• A) beliefs about the importance of education for later success
• B) intelligence and age of parents
• C) size of family
• D) religious affiliation of family
• E) political values of parents

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