When Dustin asked his mother if he could spend the night at a friend's house on a Thursday night, his mother told him, "No, because that's a school night and you'd be tired at school the next day. Would you like to ask your friend to spend the night at our house on Friday?" Dustin's mother appears to take a(n) __________ approach to parenting.
A) permissive
B) uninvolved
C) authoritative
D) authoritarian

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Dustin's mother demonstrates an authoritative approach by setting clear boundaries (not allowing a sleepover on a school night due to concerns about rest) while also being responsive to Dustin's desire to spend time with his friend (suggesting an alternative that meets both their needs). This balance of firmness and responsiveness is characteristic of authoritative parenting.

When Dustin Asked His Mother If He Could Spend the Night