Mr.Lytle called Brenna's mother to discuss Brenna's classroom behavior and get parental support to help Brenna learn self-control.Brenna uses aggressive behavior to get her way,and today she pushed Liam and caused him to fall.Mr.Lytle instructed Brenna to take time out from the group,and he talked to her privately.Brenna's mother responded to Mr.Lytle by saying,"Brenna's that way.She doesn't realize how strong she is.She's really a sweet girl.She'll grow out of it." The parenting style in Brenna's microsystem is most likely:
A)authoritarian.
B)authoritative.
C)neglecting.
D)permissive.

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Brenna's mother's response indicates a permissive parenting style, as she does not set clear boundaries and allows Brenna's aggressive behavior to continue without consequences. She also dismisses Mr.Lytle's concerns and does not take responsibility for Brenna's behavior, which is characteristic of a permissive parenting style.

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