Janet Characterizes Herself as an Authoritative Parent

question 110

Multiple Choice

Janet characterizes herself as an authoritative parent.Her son Josh wants to eat a banana split for dinner.Given her parenting style, how would Janet most likely respond to Josh's request?

• A)"It would be much better to eat a healthy dinner first and then have a banana split for dessert, if you are not full."
• B)"Great, let's go for it!"
• C)"Absolutely not, under no circumstances will I allow that!"
• D)"Whatever, I don't care."

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