Question

One weekend, you are the houseguest of the Jones family. While there, you observe Mr. and Mrs. Jones while they are interacting with their children, Tom and Tammy. You note that the Jones control their children’s behavior with reasoning, express warmth in their relationship, and encourage the children’s development of autonomy. As a student of parenting behavior, you categorize (according to Baumrind) the Jones family as exhibiting ________________ style of parenting.

Answer 1

Authoritative style of parenting

Step-by-step explanation:

Diana Baumnrind was a developmental psychologist known for her research on parenting style.

According to Baumrind, there are four styles of parenting: authoritative, authoritarian, permissive and neglectful.

Authoritative style is the best for the children. The parents have expectations of achievements for their children and they are demanding, however, they are kind, caring, warm and responsive at the same time. The parents are firm but not rigid, responding to the kids' needs but not indulging.