Question

Cameron lost track of time while at his friend's house after school and did not make it home in time to meet his curfew. His parents discussed with him why they set a curfew for him, and told him that, as punishment, he would need to come straight home after school for the next week. Which parenting style is being described here?

a) Permissive
b) Permissive indulgent
c) Authoritarian
d) Authoritative

Answer 1

The parenting style being described is Authoritative.

Step-by-step explanation:

The parenting style being described in the scenario is c) Authoritative. In the authoritative style, parents set reasonable demands and consistent limits, express warmth and affection, and listen to the child's point of view. They also explain the reasons behind rules and are flexible when necessary. In this case, the parents discussed the curfew with Cameron and decided on a punishment that would require him to come straight home after school for a week.