Last updated on August 31st, 2023 at 12:11 pm
Permissive parenting is a type of parenting which has high responsiveness and low demandingness. Permissive parents are supportive , loving and attuned to their child’s emotional needs, providing a warm and loving environment. However, permissive parents find it difficult to set rules and expectations for behaviors. Permissive parents can be seen as being “lax” when it comes to rules, which can enable their children into adulthood.
A permissive parent typically prioritizes their child’s emotional needs and happiness above all else. The parent is happy as long as the child is happy. When a child asks or demands something, this can include struggling to say “no.” Permissive parents provide their children with little guidance on how to behave socially and there are no limits with rules. Sometimes permissive parents are called “indulgent” because they struggle to implement discipline in their child rearing practices. They want to make their child happy.
Permissive parenting is a parenting style characterized by low expectations and little discipline. Permissive parents are generally warm and loving, but they may also be less responsive to their children’s needs and may be less consistent in their expectations.
Permissive parenting is often compared to authoritative parenting, which is characterized by high expectations and consistent discipline. Authoritative parents are both warm and demanding, and they provide their children with clear guidelines and expectations.
Research on parenting styles is divided on the effects of permissive parenting. Some studies suggest that permissive parenting can lead to children who are less self-regulated and more likely to engage in problem behaviors. Other research suggests that permissive parenting may have positive outcomes, such as increased self-esteem and self-reliance in children.
It’s important to keep in mind that parenting styles are not static. Parents may use different styles at different times, depending on their child’s age and development stage. And, of course, every parent and child is unique, so there is no one “right” way to parent.
