Question

Which of the following statements about parenting styles is true? a) In some ethnic groups, authoritarian parenting is as beneficial as authoritative parenting. b) American children benefit the most from authoritarian parenting. c) Authoritative parenting is never as beneficial as authoritarian parenting. d) Authoritarian parenting is never as beneficial as authoritative parenting.

Answer 1

Answer:

a) In some ethnic groups, authoritarian parenting is as beneficial as authoritative parenting.

Explanation:

Authoritarian parenting is the style of parenting where authority is in the hand of parents and children were on passive ends to meet the demands of their parents. On the other hand in the Authoritative parenting style, parents try to develop positive relationships by solving conflicts through cooperation. But according to recent researches in some ethnic groups generally( in minority ethnic groups) authoritarian parenting style results in better educational achievement of children but still, their emotional development affects considerably.