When all of his buddies call home to tell their parents they will be getting home late from the game, Dieter doesn't bother, saying, "My mom and dad are too busy to care about me. They don't care how late I'm out-in fact, they never even ask where I'm going." If Dieter is right, his parents are most likely exhibiting a(n) ____ parenting style.

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Uninvolved parenting style is characterized by a lack of responsiveness to a child's needs. Dieter's statement suggests his parents do not actively engage in his life or set boundaries, which aligns with the characteristics of uninvolved parenting.

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