Parenting knowledge comes from a variety of sources and parents combine many styles depending on any given situation. By examining the statements given for each parenting style, parents and caregivers can think about their basic style.
Parenting styles influence the way in which children develop.
These statements were written to describe the permissive parent or the yielder. This parent makes few demands, administers little punishment, sets no guidelines, has little structure, and avoids asserting authority. He or she is often referred to as uninvolved and spends minimal time and effort with the child. The child of this parent lacks self-control, is immature, may be aggressive at home, and may behave irresponsibly. These children tend to have poor self-esteem, low emotional development, and a low threshold for frustration.