Robert and Chris Have Recently Married, and Robert Brings with Him

question 176

Multiple Choice

Robert and Chris have recently married, and Robert brings with him two children from a previous marriage. Studies suggest that Robert's kids will show the highest levels of adjustment if:

• A) Both Robert and Chris adapt a permissive parenting style.
• B) Chris takes primary responsibility for the discipline and Robert supports her authority.
• C) Robert and Chris equally share the discipline responsibilities.
• D) Robert takes primary responsibility for the discipline and Chris supports his authority.

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