What Is a Criticism of Baumrind's Classification of Parenting Styles

question 28

Multiple Choice

What is a criticism of Baumrind's classification of parenting styles?

• A) She overlooked the fact that most authoritative parents are lax in discipline.
• B) She did not realize that many permissive parents love their children.
• C) She failed to consider children's temperamental differences.
• D) She ignored parental attitudes and focused on parental actions.

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Definitions:

Discipline

A method of teaching or training, especially to improve behavior, that often includes setting rules and consequences.

Guidance

Advice or information aimed at resolving a problem or reaching a decision.

Consequences Approach

A method or strategy that emphasizes the outcomes or results of actions, particularly in educational or behavioral contexts.

Cultures

The shared values, norms, beliefs, languages, and practices of particular groups of people that shape their worldview and ways of living.