The People Next Door Emphasize Obedience Through the Enforcement of Their

question 16

Multiple Choice

The people next door emphasize obedience through the enforcement of their guidelines and the use of punishment. For example, when their 14-year-old was five minutes late returning from a basketball game last weekend, they immediately grounded the youngster for two weeks. What style of parenting has been described?

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

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