Walter's parents strongly believe that Walter should make his own decisions, so they set very few rules about homework, bedtime, and household chores

Because they believe that freedom and responsibility are important, they patiently tolerate all of Walter's behavior, whether childish or mature. The parenting style adopted by Walter's parents is termed:
a) authoritarian.
b) permissive.
c) authoritative.
d) easy.


ANS: B, Parents who make few demands and do not discipline are said to be permissive.

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