Thornton Is Easily Upset, Moody, and Aggressive

question 41

Multiple Choice

Thornton is easily upset, moody, and aggressive.He does not communicate well with peers or adults.According to Baumrind, it is MOST likely that his parents are engaged in ________ parenting.

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

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