Kelly and Brian communicate few behavioral expectations to their children,and they are typically inattentive to their children's needs for supervision.Psychologists would characterize Kelly and Brian as ________ parents.
A) authoritarian
B) negligent
C) authoritative
D) permissive

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Negligent parents are characterized by being disengaged and uninvolved in their children's lives, providing little guidance or supervision and rarely setting limits or expectations. This description fits Kelly and Brian, as they communicate few behavioral expectations and are inattentive to their children's need for supervision.

Kelly and Brian Communicate Few Behavioral Expectations to Their Children,and