Cynthia's daughter asks her if she can go out to play with a friend. Cynthia says, "Do whatever you want. I have work to finish. Do not bother me." In this scenario, Cynthia uses what kind of parenting style?

A) Authoritarian
B) Authoritative
C) Rejecting-neglecting
D) Permissive-indulgent

Rejecting-neglecting

A parenting style characterized by a lack of responsiveness to a child's needs and a general disengagement from the child's life.

Permissive-indulgent

A parenting style characterized by high responsiveness but low demands, leading to fewer boundaries and rules.

Authoritarian

A leadership or governmental style characterized by strict obedience to authority and often a lack of personal freedoms.