Which of the following is the most likely reason that African American and Asian American families use an authoritarian parenting style with their children?

A) Children are less valued than in other ethnic families.
B) They believe the parenting styles of the majority culture are ineffective.
C) Authoritarian parenting is consistent with cultural beliefs about children's needs and lack of self-control.
D) Authoritarian parenting is believed to help children succeed and attain important goals.

D

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