When 13-Year-Old Ki-Jana Asks His Parents If He Can Go

Multiple Choice

When 13-year-old Ki-Jana asks his parents if he can go to an R-rated movie, his parents say no, but sit down and explain to him the reasoning behind their decision. His parents express affection toward him and tell him that they may consider the matter at some later time. Which parenting style BEST describes Ki-Jana's parents?

A) Authoritarian
B) Permissive
C) Uninvolved
D) Authoritative