The way parents treat their children __________.
A) is determined solely by the way the parents were treated as children
B) is determined solely by the parents' socialization goals
C) is shaped, to some extent, by the children themselves
D) determines how the children will develop

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While some aspects of parenting may be influenced by the way the parents were treated as children or their socialization goals, the way parents treat their children is also shaped by individual characteristics of the child such as temperament, behavior, and emotional responses. Therefore, all of these factors contribute to how parents treat their children. Additionally, while parenting plays a critical role in child development, it is not the only determinant and other factors such as genetics, environment, and culture also contribute to children's development.

The Way Parents Treat Their Children __________