Which parenting behavior would result in greater academic gains for an adolescent?

A. Monica, who wants her child to be independent so she never asks about school
B. David, who punishes his child when he receives bad grades
C. Rachael, who requires her child to finish his homework right after school and checks the homework each night
D. Richard, a parent who works second shift so he depends on the teachers to monitor his child's homework


Answer: C

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