Asked by Lite Ace Patiluna on Jul 23, 2024

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Baumrind included "good-enough parenting" to describe ______.

A) lenient,manipulative parenting behaviors
B) today's helicopter parents
C) a parenting style that did not fit well into the other categories
D) parents who are somewhat interested in their children's lives

Good-enough Parenting

A concept suggesting that parenting doesn’t have to be perfect to raise well-adjusted children, but meeting basic needs and providing support and love is sufficient.

Baumrind

A psychologist known for her research on parenting styles, identifying three major approaches: authoritative, authoritarian, and permissive.

Lenient

Exhibiting tolerance or a mild disposition in enforcing strict rules or punishments.

  • Appreciate the nuances between parenting styles and their impact on the maturation process of a child.
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Molly KekanaJul 24, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
"Good-enough parenting" refers to a concept Baumrind introduced to describe a parenting style that doesn't neatly fit into her other defined categories (authoritative, authoritarian, permissive). It acknowledges that while not perfect, these parenting behaviors are sufficient for healthy child development.