Craig's parents were permissive when he was a child and mostly let him spend his time as he liked. Now that he is 14, they are becoming stricter. They do not let him make decisions about what to do with his free time, and they closely monitor his activities. How is Craig likely to respond to this shift?
A) He will confide in his parents more and rely less on his peers.
B) He will decide to spend more time on schoolwork.
C) He will withdraw from his family and friends.
D) He will resist obeying his parents' rules.

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Craig is likely to resist obeying his parents' rules due to the sudden shift from permissive parenting to authoritarian parenting. He may feel frustrated and resentful about losing his autonomy and may attempt to push back against the increased restrictions.

Craig's Parents Were Permissive When He Was a Child and Mostly