According to Baumrind's parenting-styles framework, which is the authoritative parent?
A) Martin allows his daughter to set her own bedtime, interrupt conversations, and to take a bath only when she "feels dirty."
B) Ning sets firm rules, makes no exceptions, and wears a shirt that says, "Because I'm the mommy."
C) Salil rarely knows where his 10-year-old daughter is; when she comes home, he doesn't care.
D) Petula insists on bedtime at 10, but she relaxes the rules for special occasions and offers lots of love.

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The authoritative parent is characterized by setting clear boundaries and rules, but also offering warmth, love, and flexibility when appropriate. Petula in option D fits this description, as she has a set bedtime but is willing to be flexible on special occasions and offers love to her child. The other options either lack warmth and flexibility (option B) or have no boundaries or rules (options A and C).

According to Baumrind's Parenting-Styles Framework, Which Is the Authoritative Parent