Answer:
(C) authoritative
Explanation:
This is the approach where parenting involve the child in the process of decision making without being a dictator as a parent.
In this approach the parents listen to the children whilst making decisions that are of their best interest however the mutual understanding is established.
In this text we see Dustin mother thinking about his best interest without dictating it upon him but doing it in a way of discussing the best option with Dustin.
