Which of the following parenting styles does this scenario reflect? Lisette is in ninth grade. Her parents say she has to be home by nine every night unless there is a school dance or some other activity that she has cleared with them in advance. Lisette says that is too early. She likes to hang out with her friends on Friday nights. Her parents agree to talk with her about it. They decide that she can stay out later on weekends if she calls and tells them where she is and how she will get home.

permissive

authoritative

authoritarian

uninvolved
Question # 5
Multiple Choice
Annie, Zoey, Karla, and Jenny are fourteen years old. They all want new clothes before returning to school. Considering the following scenarios, which parent is a permissive parent?
Annie’s mom likes to approve Annie’s clothing choices. She tells her some skirts are too short or not appropriate for a fourteen-year-old.
Zoey’s dad buys the clothing Zoey likes. When Zoey shows him something she likes, he usually says it looks very nice. He wants Zoey to prefer spending time with him versus Zoey’s mom, his ex-wife.
Karla’s mom does not pay attention to Karla’s clothing choices. Karla is out shopping, but her mom does not know whom Karla is with or when she will return.
Jenny’s dad thinks a fourteen-year-old can handle making clothing choices. He has given Jenny some spending money and will drive her to the mall and pick her up.

Annie’s mom

Zoey’s dad

Jenny’s dad

Karla’s mom
Question # 6
Multiple Choice
A parent might sometimes choose an authoritarian style in order to provide which of the following?

compassion

aggression

stability

decision-making ability