Caitlin,age 17,wants to Move Out of Her Home and Move

Multiple Choice

Caitlin,age 17,wants to move out of her home and move in with her 20-year-old friend,Liza.Caitlin's parents have gradually allowed her to have a car and a part-time job and to make her own decisions about her activities,but they forbid her to move out at this time.No matter how hard Caitlin pushes,her parents remain firm.This example illustrates

A) an authoritarian,controlling parenting style.
B) relinquishing control in areas where the adolescent can make mature decisions.
C) parental fear of the "empty nest."
D) alienation of family members.