The pattern of parenting that is most consistently associated with positive developmental outcomes is the _____ approach.

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The authoritative approach is characterized by warmth, high expectations, and reasonable levels of monitoring and discipline. This approach has consistently been associated with positive developmental outcomes such as high self-esteem, academic success, and positive social behavior. On the other hand, the other approaches (uninvolved, permissive, and authoritarian) have been associated with negative outcomes such as low self-esteem, poor academic performance, and behavioral problems.

The Pattern of Parenting That Is Most Consistently Associated with Positive