Meredith's 5-year-old friends at the playground run around from the rides to the slides, but Meredith's mother told her she had to stay on the swings and not move to another place in the playground.When Meredith complained that the other children were allowed to play where they wanted, Meredith's mother told her to stay on the swings "because I said so." This is an example of

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This is an example of authoritarian parenting, characterized by strict rules and expectations with little negotiation or explanation for the rules provided to the child. The mother's response, "because I said so," is indicative of this style, emphasizing obedience without room for dialogue or understanding.

Meredith's 5-Year-Old Friends at the Playground Run Around from the Rides