Parenting styles are different with respect to the degree of control that parents exert over their ...

Parenting styles are different with respect to the degree of control that parents exert over their children. Which parenting style reflects the most control?
 
  a. authoritative
  b. authoritarian
  c. uninvolved
  d. permissive

Ques. 2

Five-year-old Ren is easily frustrated and loses control of her emotions. She often comes to school hungry or inappropriately dressed for the weather. You might reasonably suspect that Ren's parents exhibit a(n) _______ parenting style.
 
  a. permissive
  b. uninvolved
  c. authoritative
  d. authoritarian

Ques. 3

During a parent meeting, Deborah is surprised when the parents of a child become defensive. The child, Devon, is a high achiever but disruptive during class, and Deborah felt that she was careful to stress the positive as well as the negative about Devon's behavior. What advice would be best to give Deborah regarding her next meeting with the parents?
 
  a. Invite them to join school activities. The parents will then see Devon's behavior first-hand and can help to address it.
  b. Advise the parents about resources that may help Devon learn to behave better in class. The parents may need to be reminded that a teacher is a good resource for them.
  c. Be careful not to place blame. The parents may see Devon's disruptive behavior as normal, or they may see it as suggestive that they are not good parents.
  d. Talk to the parents about how they punish Devon when she misbehaves. The parents may not be using the best parenting strategies to address this type of behavior.

Ques. 4

Three of the following are recommended strategies for getting students' parents involved in school activities. Which one is not recommended?
 
  a. Visit students' families at home if such visits are welcome.
  b. Invite parents to share their unique talents with your students.
  c. Find people who can interpret for parents who speak little or no English.
  d. Communicate primarily with the parent most involved in the student's day-to-day activities.

Ques. 5

As a teacher, you are apt to find that the parents of some of your students will have little involvement in their children's education. Three of the following statements are accurate with regard to such parents. Which statement is not accurate?
 
  a. Their lack of involvement usually reflects a lack of interest in their child's academic performance.
  b. Inadequate child care may prevent them from getting involved in school activities.
  c. They may think that they shouldn't bother school personnel with their questions and concerns.
  d. They may have had bad experiences at school when they themselves were children.

Ques. 6

Imagine that you are a third-grade teacher. Eight-year-old Amanda arrives at school one day with a black eye, several large bruises, and a noticeable limp she didn't have yesterday. When you ask her what happened, she refuses to discuss the situation. You recall that a few months ago she had a broken arm that she attributed only to being stupid. You suspect child abuse. The most important thing to do is:
 
  a. Report your suspicions to appropriate authorities.
  b. Start keeping written records of your observations.
  c. Request a meeting with Amanda's parents or other primary caregivers.
  d. Be exceptionally caring and supportive in your interactions with Amanda.
  few months ago she had a broken arm that she attributed only to being stupid. You suspect child abuse. The most important thing to do is: