Among parenting styles, rigid is to ______ as lax is to ______.
A)authoritative; permissive
B)authoritarian; authoritative
C)permissive; authoritarian
D)permissive; authoritative
E)authoritarian; permissive

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The correct analogy is "rigid is to authoritarian as lax is to permissive." Authoritarian parenting is characterized by strict rules and expectations, hence "rigid," while permissive parenting is known for being lenient and having few demands or controls, hence "lax."

Among Parenting Styles, Rigid Is to ______ as Lax Is