Read this excerpt from "Rules of the Game."

But I found it difficult to concentrate at home. My mother had a habit of standing over me while I plotted out my games. I think she thought of herself as my protective ally.

Question
What does this excerpt from "Rules of the Game" reveal about Waverly's mother's style of parenting?
Responses

She is fun-loving and carefree.
She is fun-loving and carefree.

She is excitable and anxious.
She is excitable and anxious.

She is quiet and thoughtful.
She is quiet and thoughtful.

She is overbearing and controlling.

3 answers

The excerpt reveals that Waverly's mother is overbearing and controlling. Her habit of standing over Waverly while she plots out her games suggests that she wants to closely supervise and involve herself in Waverly's activities, indicating a lack of trust in Waverly's ability to focus and succeed independently.

choose one of the answer choices above

The correct choice is: She is overbearing and controlling.

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