Paul, a 10-year-old, is the envy of his classmates because he does not have a set bedtime and is free to stay up as late as he wants on most nights, as long as he gets enough sleep. Paul is a well-adjusted child, who feels that his parents love him very much. Paul's parents are MOST likely to be considered _____ parents.
A) authoritarian
B) permissive
C) authoritative
D) rejecting-neglecting

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Paul's parents allow him to have a lot of freedom and do not impose strict rules or guidelines on him, which is a characteristic of permissive parenting.

Paul, a 10-Year-Old, Is the Envy of His Classmates Because