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Outcomes of Permissive Parenting
Children raised by permissive parents may exhibit a mix of positive and negative outcomes. Negatively, they can lack self-discipline, which is associated with lower grades and a higher risk of engaging in behaviors like alcohol abuse, risky sexual activity, and disruptive conduct. Positively, they also tend to report higher self-esteem, possess better social skills, and experience lower levels of depression.
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Outcomes of Permissive Parenting
A 10-year-old child wants to stay up two hours past his usual bedtime on a school night to play a video game, even though he has an important test the next morning. His parent, who prioritizes being a friend to their child and avoids conflict, says, 'Okay, but try not to be too tired tomorrow!' Based on this interaction, which of the following outcomes is most likely for a child consistently raised with this approach?