Unlike the other parenting styles, the permissive style lacks structure — “freedom without limits”. There are no recognizable rules or guidelines and instant rewards are arbitrarily given to the teen. Parents and teens in this environment are very reactive to emotions. This parenting style may involve pampering in the forms of parental over-protectiveness and/or “rescuing”.
The permissive parenting style may cause the following consequences.
Teens
often interpret permissiveness as a sign of weakness and may seize power given by parents.
may easily be led by their peers.
can become obnoxious, spoiled, and/or scared and vindictive.
may lose self-confidence and be in constant need of attention and help.
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