Psychologist Diana Baumrind has studied the effects of three major styles of parenting. See if you can recognize the styles she describes. Authoritarian parents enforce rigid rules and demand strict obedience to authority. Typically they view children as having few rights but adult-like responsibilities. The child is expected to stay out of trouble and to accept, without question, what parents
regard as right or wrong. ("Do it because I say so.") The children of authoritarian parents are usually obedient and self-controlled. But they also tend to be emotionally stiff, withdrawn, apprehensive, and lacking in curiosity. Children whose parents are critical, harsh, and authoritarian often become self-absorbed adults. They also have higher rates of violence and drug abuse. Overly permissive parents give little guidance, allow too much freedom, or don't hold children accountable for their actions. Typically, the child has rights similar to an adult's but few responsibilities. Rules are not enforced, and the child usually gets his or her way. ("Do whatever you want.") Permissive parents tend to produce dependent, immature children who misbehave frequently. Such children are aimless and like to "run amok." Baumrind describes authoritative parents as those who supply firm and consistent guidance, combined with love and affection. Such parents balance their own rights with those of their children. They control their children's behavior in a caring, responsive, nonauthoritarian way. ("Do it for this reason.") Effective parents are firm and consistent, not harsh or rigid. In general, they encourage the child to act responsibly, to think, and to make good decisions. This style produces children who are competent, self-controlled, independent, assertive, and inquiring. According to the passage, an authoritarian parent would probably
a. punish a child who breaks the family rules.
b. not require a child to perform chores around the house.
c. allow a child to select his/her own bedtime.
d. hug his/her children frequently.
A
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? abordar desayuno línea aérea recepción ascensor escala llave registrarnos asiento extranjero maletas sala de equipaje boleto facturamos mostrador sellos botones guía turística pasillo tarjetas postales demora habitación puerta de embarque vuelo? Lola y yo vamos a salir por la mañana al correo para comprar ______________________________________. ¡Nos vemos pronto! Alicia ? Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
tú / venir con nosotros
What will be an ideal response?
—¿Tú esperas a Andrea? —Sí,
What will be an ideal response?
For what reason did Baker want to be a writer?
a. to avoid exerting himself too much b. to compete effectively with his sister c. to please his mother