Pete expects his children to obey him and when questioned he often says, "Because I said so." What parenting style does Pete exhibit?

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Pete's expectation for his children to obey without question and his response "Because I said so" are characteristic of an authoritarian parenting style, which emphasizes obedience, structure, and respect for authority without much open dialogue or explanation.

Pete Expects His Children to Obey Him and When Questioned