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Which of the following statements best describes an important difference between authoritarian and authoritative parenting styles?
(A) Authoritarian parents use clear rules and enforce those rules consistently.
(B) Parents using the authoritative style allow children to set and enforce their own rules in order to encourage independence.
(C) Authoritative parents set and enforce rules, but explain and emphasize the rationale behind the rules.
(D) Children who grow up in authoritative households are likely to be less independent as adults because they are not used to making decisions.
(E) Authoritative parents set fewer rules than Authoritarian parents do, but they are more likely to enforce the rules with stricter punishments and more extensive rewards.
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(C) Authoritative parents set and enforce rules, but explain and emphasize the rationale behind the rules.
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Authoritative parents set and enforce rules for children, but they talk about the reasons behind and the importance of the rules and help children understand the rules and participate in discussions about good and bad behavior.
Posted : 04/07/2024 6:46 am