Cedric's parents have noticed that he is coming home later and later in the evenings after basketball practice. However, he is clearly seeking to become independent person and in a healthy manner. Therefore, his parents do not say anything to Cedric about his behavior because they want to foster his sense of?

His parents want to foster his sense of autonomy

Explanation:

Autonomy is relate to expressing one's ability to act act on his or her own values and interests. In order to develop autonomy an opportunity should be given so that the person can weigh their options and develop consideration for actions and ways of thinking. Here, Cedric's parents are allowing him to make his own decision related to time management and choice of social interactions which may lead to him developing autonomy.