According to your textbook authors, what would be the best parenting method to encourage your child to do well in school?
A) swift punishment for poor performance
B) taking away privileges for anything less than a B
C) ignoring the child until he gets high grades
D) praising the child for appropriate academic behaviour

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Praising the child for appropriate academic behaviour would be the best parenting method to encourage your child to do well in school. Positive reinforcement has been shown to be more effective than punishment or ignoring the child.

According to Your Textbook Authors, What Would Be the Best