Which parenting style is characterized by high demands and low responsiveness, with harsh punishment of mistakes?

Which parenting style is characterized by high demands and low responsiveness, with harsh punishment of mistakes?

• A. Authoritative
• B. Authoritarian
• C. Permissive
• D. Uninvolved

Answer: (B)

This is authoritarian parenting. It combines strict, controlling rules with little warmth or responsiveness to the child’s needs. The caregiver enforces obedience and punishes mistakes harshly, offering little opportunity for discussion or emotional support. Because warmth and open communication are lacking, children may comply outwardly but can struggle with self-esteem, autonomy, and coping with emotions. To place it in context with the other styles: authoritative parenting also has high expectations but pairs them with warmth and responsiveness; permissive parenting is warm and lenient with few rules; uninvolved parenting shows little warmth or structure. The key that makes this one fit is the high demands coupled with minimal responsiveness and punitive discipline.

This is authoritarian parenting. It combines strict, controlling rules with little warmth or responsiveness to the child’s needs. The caregiver enforces obedience and punishes mistakes harshly, offering little opportunity for discussion or emotional support. Because warmth and open communication are lacking, children may comply outwardly but can struggle with self-esteem, autonomy, and coping with emotions.

To place it in context with the other styles: authoritative parenting also has high expectations but pairs them with warmth and responsiveness; permissive parenting is warm and lenient with few rules; uninvolved parenting shows little warmth or structure. The key that makes this one fit is the high demands coupled with minimal responsiveness and punitive discipline.