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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