Question

Which type of parenting approach is associated with a lowered risk of tobacco, alcohol, and drug abuse?

Options

• Permissive parenting that lacks rules and behavioral structure

• Nurturing parenting that incorporates consistent discipline

• Authoritarian parenting with rigid, punitive measures

• Uninvolved parenting with minimal supervision and communication

Answer 1

Nurturing parenting combined with consistent discipline provides a supportive and structured environment that significantly lowers the risk of adolescent tobacco, alcohol, and drug abuse.