What parenting style is characteristic of fathers whose children have an illusion of incompetence?

Question

a. The fathers set standards that are too easily attained.
b. The fathers use love withdrawal as a discipline technique.
c. The fathers are emotional and expressive.
d. The fathers are critical and unsupportive.

Answer 1

The parenting style characteristic of fathers whose children have an illusion of incompetence is typically associated with:

d. The fathers are critical and unsupportive.

This type of parenting can lead children to develop feelings of inadequacy and a lack of confidence in their abilities, which may manifest as an illusion of incompetence.