Marie and Nathan Have Very Rigid Rules for Their Children

question 68

Multiple Choice

Marie and Nathan have very rigid rules for their children. When the children question their rules, they tell the children they have to follow the rules because "We say so". They are typically unresponsive to their children's needs when using discipline. Baumrind would classify these parents as displaying which parenting style?

• A) Permissive
• B) Uninvolved
• C) Authoritarian
• D) Authoritative

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Definitions:

Unconscionability

Refers to a contract or clause that is so unfair to one of the parties that it is voidable on the ground of inequity.

Meaningful Choice

The concept that consumers or parties should have the ability to make choices that are significant and informed.

Adhesion Contract

A standardized contract drafted by one party (usually a business) that offers little or no negotiation opportunity to the other party, often perceived as "take-it-or-leave-it" agreements.

Arbitration Agreement

A contract in which two or more parties agree to resolve disputes through arbitration rather than through the court system.