Fourteen-year-old Liam has grown up as the only child in his family. Which one of the following characteristics is most likely to be true of Liam?
a. He hates his parents.
b. He gets good grades.
c. He has an overly high opinion of himself.
d. He always insists on getting his own way.
Question 2
A permissive parenting style is best illustrated by which one of these examples involving high-school students?
a. Jack's parents allow him to take part in major family decisions and are proud that he meets their high expectations.
b. Mark's parents don't care if Mark invites friends over while they are out, as long as the group takes reasonable safety precautions and cleans up after activities.
c. Bill's parents love their son and want him to be happy, so they let him decide when he wants to go to school and how late he wants to stay out with friends.
d. Ernie's parents explain why some behaviors are acceptable and some are not because they want him to grow up to be a responsible citizen.