Parenting Styles And Strategies

noun a seat at the back of a vehicle, especially the rear seat of a car

• The chauffeur sat in the front while the passengers enjoyed the comfort of the back seat.
• Hey, can you scoot over a bit so I can sit in the back seat?
• I always call dibs on the back seat when we go for a drive.
• She took a back seat in the decision-making process, letting others take the lead.

noun a person who shows a disposition to challenge, resist, or fight

adjective showing a disposition to challenge, resist, or fight

• Despite the consequences, the defendant remained defiant in court.
• She was defiant when her parents told her she couldn't go out with her friends.
• The teenager was being so defiant when his teacher asked him to put away his phone.
• The artist's brushstrokes were defiant, creating a bold and rebellious masterpiece.

noun an idiom referring to someone who gives advice or guidance in a direct and often blunt manner

• He sought advice from his Dutch uncle before making a major decision.
• I always turn to my Dutch uncle for help with my finances.
• I'll have to ask my Dutch uncle about that one.
• She gave him a Dutch uncle talk about the importance of saving money.