When Sarah Is Twenty Minutes Late for Her Curfew, Her

question 52

Multiple Choice

When Sarah is twenty minutes late for her curfew, her mother does not punish her. Sarah knows that her mother is lenient, so she continues to break her curfew. Her mother shows love and affection for Sarah, but has no control over her. What type of parent is Sarah's mother?

• A)authoritarian
• B)rejecting-neglecting
• C)permissive
• D)authoritative

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