The Authoritative Pattern of Parenting Is

Multiple Choice

The authoritative pattern of parenting is

A) a warm pattern in which children are free to express themselves; few demands are made, and little control is exerted.
B) a fair but reserved pattern in which the child knows the rules and the consequences for breaking the rules; no input is sought from the child, and the parents remain the sole authority.
C) reserved and aloof; few demands are made, and little control is exerted.
D) a warm pattern in which demands are imposed in a rational way and tailored to the child's abilities.