William Expects Instant Obedience from His Children When He Tells

question 89

Multiple Choice

William expects instant obedience from his children when he tells them to do something, such as to clean up their rooms. Richard is typically willing to negotiate with his children regarding household chores. In terms of Diana Baumrind's parenting styles, William is _____, and Richard is _____.

• A) militaristic; child-centered
• B) a disciplinarian; permissive
• C) authoritarian; authoritative
• D) authoritative; permissive

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