African American parents rear their children in a variety of ways. A theory has developed that living in dangerous neighborhoods promoted the use of which of the following parenting styles as a way to adapt to this environment?

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The "no-nonsense" parenting style, authoritarian parenting, and high demandingness are all characteristics that have been identified as adaptations by African American parents living in dangerous neighborhoods. These approaches are seen as ways to protect children from the hazards of their environment by enforcing strict discipline and high expectations.

African American Parents Rear Their Children in a Variety of Ways