Elizabeth Has Developed an Idea of What the "Perfect Family

Elizabeth has developed an idea of what the "perfect family" should look and act like and constantly criticizes her siblings and parents when they do not measure up. Elizabeth's parents should

A) ignore her comments and hope she outgrows this behavior as she matures.
B) use authoritarian child-rearing techniques and punish her after every critical remark.
C) develop a hierarchy of negative consequences that should be implemented immediately after each critical remark.
D) respond patiently to her remarks, but point out the positive features of each family member to help her see that all people are blends of virtues and imperfections.