Nat likes to "lay down the law" and takes no arguments from his children.According to the research on parental styles by Diana Baumrind,Nat is exhibiting the __________ parental style.
A) authoritative
B) authoritarian
C) overly permissive
D) legalistic

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Nat's behavior of "laying down the law" and taking no argument from his children is characteristic of an authoritarian parenting style. This style is characterized by strict rules, harsh punishments, and little warmth or responsiveness from the parent. This parenting style is associated with lower levels of social competence in children, as well as higher levels of anxiety and lower self-esteem.

Nat Likes to "Lay Down the Law" and Takes No