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PERMISSIVE PARENTING STYLE [1 record]

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Record 1 2023-11-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sociology of the Family
CONT

Permissive parenting is a type of parenting style characterized by low demands with high responsiveness. Permissive parents tend to be very loving, yet provide few guidelines and rules. These parents do not expect mature behavior from their children and often seem more like a friend than parental figure.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sociologie de la famille
CONT

[...] le style parental permissif (ou indulgent). [Le parent] est très à l'écoute des besoins de l'enfant, mais très peu strict, voire laxiste. Autrement dit, les parents ici sont peu enclins à faire respecter les règles [...]

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