When Natalie Asks Her Mother for an Extra Hundred Dollars

question 73

Multiple Choice

When Natalie asks her mother for an extra hundred dollars to go shopping at the mall, her mother responds, "Of course, dear, are you sure that will be enough? I want you to get whatever you feel you need." It is likely that Natalie's mother has a(n) _____ parenting style.

• A) authoritative
• B) uninvolved
• C) permissive
• D) ambivalent

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Definitions:

Phonological Awareness

The skill of recognizing and manipulating sounds in spoken language, an important precursor to reading.

Nursery Rhymes

Short, traditional songs or poems for children, which often contain moral lessons and cultural heritage.

Socialization

The process of learning socially acceptable behaviors, attitudes, and values.

Positive Parenting

A parenting approach centered on understanding, support, and encouragement, focusing on positive reinforcement rather than punishment.