Permissive Parenting

Permissive parenting is a style characterized by warmth and responsiveness, where parents are lenient and offer few rules or discipline. They tend to prioritize their child's desires and avoid confrontation, often acting more as friends than authority figures. While this approach fosters a close, trusting relationship, it can lead to children struggling with self-control, responsibility, and understanding boundaries because they have limited guidance on discipline and expectations. Overall, permissive parents emphasize freedom and emotional support but may inadvertently hinder their child's development of independence and self-discipline.