Walter's Parents Strongly Believe That Walter Should Make His Own

question 207

Multiple Choice

Walter's parents strongly believe that Walter should make his own decisions so they set very few rules about homework, bedtime, and household chores. Since they believe that freedom and responsibility are important, they patiently tolerate all of Walter's behavior, whether childish or mature. The parenting style adopted by Walter's parents is termed:

• A)authoritarian
• B)permissive
• C)authoritative
• D)neglectful

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Definitions:

Deviant Motivation

The drive or incentive behind actions that deviate from societal norms or expectations.

Chambliss's Law

Pertains to the sociological concept proposed by William Chambliss, highlighting the role of societal power structures in defining criminal behavior and law enforcement practices.

Law in Action

A perspective focusing on how law is applied and enforced in real-life situations, as opposed to theoretical or written statutes.

William Chambliss

William Chambliss was a sociologist who significantly contributed to the study of crime, law, and the sociology of deviance.