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Parenting Styles: Permissive and Authoritative

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When you described the permissive parenting style, you stated that children in this environment may possess low self esteem. In direct contrast, you said that children with parents who display the authoritative style will have more " self control, self reliance, achievement skills, and will be able to acquisition friendly relationships with others."

Why do you think that difference exists?

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For parents who have a permissive style, they are unsure of their parenting skills and are trying to pinpoint exactly where they should be when disciplining their children. They probably didn't have a great example ...

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