Eighth graders Maura and Trish are caught smoking. Maura's parents yell at her and refuse to let her explain things. They ground her for a month and take away her television and Internet privileges for two months. Trish's parents talk to her about their disappointment and concern. Additionally, for a week, they make her spend every afternoon at the library, researching the dangers of smoking and discussing her findings with them each night at dinner. Which of the following statements is true of this scenario?
A. Maura's parents are permissive parents.
B. Trish's parents are authoritative parents.
C. Maura's parents are authoritative parents.
D. Trish's parents are authoritarian parents.
Answer: B
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