Five-year-old Gustavo and his younger sister Alejandra were playing in the living room when Alejandra grabbed at the toy that Benjamin had. He lashed out and punched Alejandra in the arm, making her cry. Their mother immediately took Gustavo aside and, rather than punishing him, explained how his behavior made his sister cry, and that he needed to share his toys. This is an example of what type of parenting style?

A. authoritative
B. permissive
C. authoritarian
D. uninvolved


Answer: A

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