Question

Maura and Trish are eighth graders who have been caught smoking. Maura's parents yell at her, ground her for a month, and take away her television and Internet privileges for 2 months. Trish's parents talk to her about their disappointment and concern; additionally, they make her spend every afternoon for a week at the library researching the dangers of smoking and discussing her findings with them each night at dinner. With respect to Baumrind's parenting styles, Maura's parents are MOST likely _____ and Trish's are MOST likely _____.

Answer 1

Authoritarian and Authoritative .-.

Answer 2

With respect to Baumrind's parenting styles, Maura's parents are MOST likely authoritarian and Trish's are MOST likely authoritative.

Step-by-step explanation:

• Authoritarian parents use restrictions and punishment to educate their children.
• Authoritative parents are demanding and responsive. They dialogue with their children.