Collette's parents both work two jobs, and are often exhausted when they get home. They prefer to eat dinner in front of the TV, and when Collette asks for help with her homework, they tell her that she's smart and can figure it out on her own. When there is an activity at school that involves parents, Collette's parents tell her they cannot possibly go and that she shouldn't even be asking them because she knows how hard they have to work. Which type of parenting style does this describe?

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This describes an uninvolved parenting style where parents are emotionally distant and provide little guidance or support for their child.

Collette's Parents Both Work Two Jobs, and Are Often Exhausted