Samuel is a nine-year-old boy with a favorable self-image and has confidence in his abilities. He believes that hard work is the key to success. According to research by Chan & Koo in 2011 and Scales in 2014, Samuel's parents are most likely to be:

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Based on the research by Chan & Koo and Scales, Samuel's positive self-image and belief in hard work are consistent with parents who are restrictive but also involved and loving. Such parents set limits and rules for their children but also show support and warmth, which can foster a sense of responsibility, competence, and autonomy in their children. By contrast, parents who are authoritarian may make their children obedient but also fearful, dependent, and anxious, while parents who are negligent or rejecting may make their children feel unloved, incompetent, and disconnected from others. Parents who are lenient may give their children freedom but also fail to provide guidance, feedback, and structure, which can make their children aimless and insecure.

Samuel Is a Nine-Year-Old Boy with a Favorable Self-Image and Has