When Ted asked his parents if he could skip a family dinner even though it was a family rule to always be present, they refused, saying "A rule is a rule." Ted's parents' response demonstrates a parenting approach best described as:

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Authoritarian parents are those parents who are highly controlling, show little warmth, and adhere to rigid rules. In families headed by authoritarian parents, children contribute little to the family's decision-making process.

When Ted Asked His Parents If He Could Skip a Family