Question

Suzie, aged three, has to eat everything on her plate at dinner. When she does not, her father punishes her by sending her to bed without dinner the next day. Suzie also has strict schedules for playing, watching television, and studying, and any disobedience leads to spanking and punishment. Suzie's father is most likely a(n):
(A) Authoritarian parent
(B) Authoritative parent
(C) indulgent parent
(D) neglectful parent

Answer 1

Answer:

A) Authoritarian parent.

Explanation:

Suzie's father is most likely an: Authoritarian parent. Authoritarian parenting is about strictness. The authority has to be obeyed. Disobedience is punished. Disobedience is discouraged through threats and spanking. There is little or no place for warmth and responsiveness. This is a very stressful environment to grow in.