Maura and Trish are eighth graders who have been caught smoking. Maura's parents yell at her, ground her for a month, and take away her television and Internet privileges for 2 months. Trish's parents talk to her about their disappointment and concern; in addition, they make her spend every afternoon for a week at the library researching the dangers of smoking and discuss her findings with them each night at dinner. Most likely, Maura's parents are __________ and Trish's are __________.
A) permissive; authoritative
B) authoritarian; permissive
C) authoritarian; authoritative
D) authoritative; permissive

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Maura's parents are using an authoritarian parenting style by using punishment to try to correct the behavior. Trish's parents are using an authoritative parenting style by discussing the behavior with her, guiding her towards healthier choices, and discussing the consequences of her actions.

Maura and Trish Are Eighth Graders Who Have Been Caught