A 14-year-old tells the nurse that he feels like he can never live up to his parents' standards and that they won't even discuss their rules. What parenting style do this child's parents most likely practice?
A) Authoritative
B) Rejecting
C) Uninvolved
D) Authoritarian
Ans: D
The authoritarian parent expects obedience from the child and discourages the child from questioning the family's rules. This parenting style often causes negative effects on the child's self-esteem, happiness, and social skills and leads to increased aggression and defiance from the child.
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