Clarence Exerts Virtually No Control Over His Son's Activities and Impulses

question 214

Multiple Choice

Clarence exerts virtually no control over his son's activities and impulses with his son often showing immature and out-of-control behavior at home and at school. According to the research on parental styles, Clarence is exhibiting __________ parenting.

• A)authoritative
• B)authoritarian
• C)overly permissive
• D)democratic

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