If parents change to less punitive parenting, their children's levels of aggression will
A) decline, at least for younger children.
B) decline no matter the age of the child or adolescent.
C) increase since the parents will be unable to suppress the misbehaviors and the aggression with milder punishment.
D) remain the same since aggressiveness depends more on a child's temperament than the discipline style.

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Research has consistently shown that less punitive and more positive parenting styles lead to decreases in children's levels of aggression and other problem behaviors, particularly for younger children. However, the effects may be smaller for older children and adolescents, who may have already developed more entrenched behavioral patterns.

If Parents Change to Less Punitive Parenting, Their Children's Levels