Which of the following statements about parenting is the most accurate, based on existing research?

a. Western parents tend to use a lot of praise for compliant behavior.
b. Not all cultures have some system of discipline for misbehavior; some feel that children are inherently good and do not need discipline.
c. Permissive parenting would be most likely in cultures that have a tradition of filial piety.
d. Japanese mothers usually respond to their children's misbehavior with loud reprimands and physical punishment.


Answer: A

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