Definition of "Parental behaviour"

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Parental behaviour consists of three separate measures. 'Monitoring behaviour' reflects the parents' awareness of what their child is doing and with whom they are friends. 'Nurturance behaviour' captures a set of variables that measure the degree to which parents are supportive of their youth's education, are involved in their youth's school, and have a firm but responsive parenting style. 'Inconsistent discipline' captures how parents address their child's inappropriate behaviour.