Mr. Shafer has just come home from work. His son asks, "Can I have a popsicle, Dad?" Mr. Shafer says, "I don't care what you eat, just leave me alone. I'm tired!" What type of parenting style does this conversation demonstrate?

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This conversation demonstrates a rejecting/neglecting parenting style, where the parent shows a lack of responsiveness to the child's needs and is disengaged.

Mr Shafer Has Just Come Home from Work