In Western cultures, higher-SES parents tend to be _____ authoritative than lower-SES parents, and this difference is _____ in non-Western cultures.

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Research suggests that higher-SES parents in Western cultures tend to be more authoritative than lower-SES parents. However, there is more variability and a weaker relationship between SES and parenting style in non-Western cultures. Therefore, the difference in parenting style between higher-SES and lower-SES parents is similar in non-Western cultures.

In Western Cultures, Higher-SES Parents Tend to Be _____ Authoritative