A mother parenting an adolescent needs to shift from direct control to:
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Correct answer: Facilitating autonomy and negotiating rules
As children become adolescents, effective parenting often involves helping them negotiate rules, develop decision-making skills, and gain autonomy, rather than dictating everything.
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