The other win/lose method of conflict resolution involves the child winning while the parent loses, as seen in permissive parenting. In an effort not to be authoritarian, the parent does not enforce his/her own personal boundaries or talk to the child about behavior. These children are often wild, uncontrolled (self-control), and impulsive. Lacking the opportunity to think... Continue Reading →
mixed messages from permissive parenting…
A common problem with permissive parenting is that a parent will go so far in not wanting to show disapproval of the child that they may act as though they actually approve of a specific behavior being peformed by the child. They may put their needs aside in order to accomodate behaviors that they truly... Continue Reading →
living peacefully with children 