What parenting style is associated with better adjustment for children after divorce?

• A. Authoritative
• B. Permissive
• C. Authoritarian
• D. Neglectful

Answer: (A)

Authoritative parenting provides the right mix of warmth and structure that helps children adapt to divorce. It combines responsive, supportive warmth with consistent rules and expectations, giving kids emotional security and a clear framework for navigating changes in living arrangements, routines, and family roles. This style also promotes open communication, problem‑solving, and autonomy, which supports coping with stress and maintaining social and academic functioning during the transition. Styles that lack warmth or lack consistent boundaries—such as overly strict, permissive, or neglectful approaches—tend to leave children feeling less secure or less guided, making adjustment after divorce more challenging.