Question

It’s 5:00 P.M. on "Daddy’s night to cook," and it has been several days since everyone has been home for the family dinner hour. You’ve planned the kids’ favorite meal—a chicken and vegetable stir fry—and are looking forward to good conversation over a healthy dinner. The chicken is marinating, the vegetables are prepared and ready to go in the wok, the fruit and yogurt parfaits are ready in the refrigerator, and the water is boiling for the rice. You are setting the table and anticipating how pleased your spouse will be when Kieran, your 11-year-old, arrives home from soccer practice.

Kiernan pours a glass of milk and announces that she will die of starvation if she

doesn’t get something to eat immediately. You tell her that her mother and brother will

be home in about 20 minutes and that dinner will be ready about 15 minutes after they

arrive. Kiernan says that she cannot possibly wait that long and heads to the pantry in search of a snack. You tell her that she is not to spoil her dinner. Kiernan says she can’t possibly hold off until 5:45 PM and reminds you that she is used to having dinner right after soccer. What do you do?

▪ Authoritarian parenting

▪ Permissive parenting

▪ Authoritative parenting

▪ Neglectful parenting

Answer 1

Authoritative parenting

Step-by-step explanation:

In this situation, authoritative parenting would involve setting clear boundaries and expectations while also being responsive to the child's needs and feelings. It allows for open communication and a balance between enforcing rules and considering the child's perspective.

An authoritative parent might respond by empathizing with Kiernan's hunger and acknowledging her usual dinner schedule after soccer practice. However, they would also reinforce the importance of waiting for the family dinner, emphasizing the effort put into preparing a healthy meal and the significance of family time. They may offer a compromise, such as suggesting a small, healthy snack to hold Kiernan over until dinner is ready.

This approach maintains firmness regarding the dinner plan while also showing understanding and flexibility. It promotes the development of self-control and consideration for others' efforts while addressing the child's immediate needs in a reasonable manner.

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