Parenting styles can affect a child’s likelihood of engaging in risky behaviors. Statistically, children raised in one specific style are more likely to engage in high-risk behaviors. What style tends to result in more engagement of risky behaviors?

Permissive parenting typically involves few rules or limits and little consistent monitoring. Without clear boundaries, children may be more likely to engage in risky behaviors. Therefore, the style associated with greater risk-taking is permissive, choice B.

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