According to two recent studies about the role of parents in guiding adolescents' use of the Internet and other media,both maternal and paternal _____ parenting predicted proactive monitoring of adolescent media use,including restriction of certain media from adolescent use and parent-adolescent discussion of exposure to questionable media content.

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The term "authoritative" is used to describe a parenting style characterized by high levels of both warmth and control. This style of parenting typically involves setting clear boundaries and expectations for behavior, while also being responsive to children's emotional needs and providing support and guidance. The studies suggest that parents who adopt an authoritative style are more likely to proactively monitor their children's media use and have open discussions about media content with their adolescents. Neglectful parenting (A) involves low levels of both warmth and control, while indulgent parenting (B) is characterized by high levels of warmth but low levels of control. Authoritarian parenting (D) involves high levels of control and low levels of warmth, and may not be as effective at promoting healthy media use behaviors as the authoritative style.

According to Two Recent Studies About the Role of Parents