Bertram is a surly child who can't bear to be alone, yet he has few friends because he has little self-control. Even the children he prefers to be with, who are much younger than he is, get frustrated with his impulsiveness. His parents are probably of the __________ type.
A) authoritative
B) authoritarian
C) permissive
D) indulgent

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Permissive parents often have few rules and allow their children to regulate their own behavior, which can lead to issues with self-control and impulsiveness, as seen in Bertram's behavior.

Bertram Is a Surly Child Who Can't Bear to Be