Which parenting style is characterized by parents presenting themselves as the absolute authority in all matters? a. authoritarian b. permissive c. democratic d. all of the above

The correct answer is option A, that is, authoritarian.

Explanation:

A parenting style featured by greater demands and low responsiveness is termed as authoritarian parenting. In this, the parents’ exhibit very high anticipations of their children, however, provide very little in the way of nurturance and feedback. In this style of parenting, mistakes are punished severely. Corporal punishment and yelling are commonly seen in authoritarian style of parenting.  

The parents following authoritarian style are generally status-oriented and obedience and anticipate that their orders to be followed without any justification. Thus, they consider themselves as the absolute authority in all the situations.