Sixteen-year-old Bernard wants to go on a three-day trip with his friends, some of whom are female. He tells his parents about the trip and asks if he can go. If Bernard's parents typically use an authoritarian parenting style, which one of the following responses is most likely?
a. Absolutely not Case closed.
b. Do whatever you want. You're getting old enough to decide for yourself in situations like this.
c. Let's sit down and discuss this. We're not sure it's a good idea, but we'd like to hear about the details.
d. We don't think it is a good idea, but if you really want to go, then do it.
Question 2
Which one of the following examples involving young adolescents reflects an authoritarian parenting style?
a. Kelly's parents are very involved in their own lives and problems and do not provide Kelly with much affection or emotional support.
b. Fern's parents allow her generous leeway in terms of bedtimes, curfews, and choice of friends.
c. Henry's parents have high expectations for him but often ask him for his opinion when they set guidelines for acceptable behavior.
d. Molly's parents are very strict, letting her know their high expectations and imposing strong penalties for failing or breaking their rules.
The nitrogen cycle. Numbers represent fluxes as 1012 g N per year (data from Schlesinger 1991, after
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Observed Mother–Child Arguments at Five Time Points Over an Eight-Year Period
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