Melinda's mother died of a drug overdose when Melinda was 11, and her father married a woman who was not maternal to neither Melinda nor her sister. Both teenagers are doing well in high school, have a good group of friends, and plan to go to college. It's very likely that Melinda's father has a(n) _______________ parenting style.

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Authoritative parenting is characterized by high expectations of maturity and independence but also involves high warmth and communication. Melinda and her sister's positive development, despite their difficult circumstances, suggests a supportive environment likely provided by an authoritative parenting style.

Melinda's Mother Died of a Drug Overdose When Melinda Was