Permissive parenting is a parenting style that is distinguished by minimal expectations and strong attentiveness. Permissive parents are often highly caring, yet they give little restrictions and regulations. These parents do not expect adult conduct from their children and frequently appear to be buddies rather than parents. The term was coined by Edward Zigler in his book Permission Parents. Zigler based this type of parenting on the belief that if you give children freedom, then they will make the right choices. Therefore, permissive parents trust their children to make good decisions even when these decisions are outside of what the parent believes to be best. Permissive parents also believe it is important for children to learn by making mistakes so they can grow into responsible adults. Finally, permissive parents want their children to have as much fun as possible while still being safe and doing the right thing. In contrast, authoritative parents establish rules and guidelines for their children's behavior. They also exercise leadership by setting an example for their children to follow. Children who receive this type of parenting learn that there are consequences for their actions; thus, they tend to act responsibly. In addition, authoritative parents teach their children by modeling appropriate behavior themselves. They show children by their actions that certain behaviors are unacceptable so that their children will not need to be told time and time again.