William expects instant obedience from his children when he tells them to do something, such as to clean up their rooms. Richard is typically willing to negotiate with his children regarding household chores. In terms of Diana Baumrind's parenting styles, William is _____, and Richard is _____.
A) militaristic; child-centered
B) a disciplinarian; permissive
C) authoritarian; authoritative
D) authoritative; permissive

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William's parenting style can be classified as authoritarian, as he expects instant obedience without room for discussion or negotiation. Richard, on the other hand, is more likely to be classified as authoritative since he is willing to negotiate and be flexible with his children while still maintaining structure and boundaries for their behavior.

William Expects Instant Obedience from His Children When He Tells