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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