Consider the premise. Does the hypothesis naturally and logically follow? Premise: Authoritative parenting, whether assessed through direct observation or older children's ratings of their parents' communication, is linked to many aspects of competence. Hypothesis: Authoritative parenting is linked to many aspects of competence.
Authoritative parenting, whether assessed through direct observation or older children's ratings of their parents' communication, is linked to many aspects of competence.###Authoritative parenting is linked to many aspects of competence.