Eleven-year-old Justin wants to go to the movies with his friends. His parents explain that they know he wants to go but that it is important that the whole family go to a supper honoring his grandfather tonight. This style of parenting in which parents give reasons for their decisions will most likely lead Justin to be a(n)

a. dependent, immature child who misbehaves frequently when his parents are not around.
b. competent, self-controlled, independent, resilient child.
c. emotionally stiff, withdrawn, apprehensive child, lacking in curiosity.
d. aimless, vindictive child who is likely to have major problems and get into trouble.

B