Question

children of permissive parenting have a tendency to be ______.
a. unproductive in school and lacking in self-control
b. obedient and productive in school, with low self-esteem
c. happy, confident, and competent, with high self-esteem
d. aggressive, immature, and perform poorly in school

please select the best answer from the choices provided

a
b
c
d

Explanation:

Analyze the characteristics of permissive parenting

Permissive parenting is characterized by high responsiveness but low demandingness. Parents are warm and accepting but make few demands, set few rules, and rarely enforce discipline or self-regulation.

Evaluate the developmental outcomes of children raised by permissive parents

Because of the lack of structure, rules, and boundaries, children of permissive parents often struggle with self-regulation and self-control. This lack of discipline frequently translates to being unproductive or performing poorly in school environments where self-discipline is required.

Match outcomes with the given options

• Option A: "unproductive in school and lacking in self-control" directly aligns with the established psychological outcomes of permissive parenting (lack of boundaries leads to low self-control and poor academic focus).
• Option B describes outcomes more typical of authoritarian parenting (obedient but low self-esteem).
• Option C describes outcomes typical of authoritative parenting (happy, confident, competent).
• Option D describes outcomes often associated with neglectful/uninvolved parenting or extreme behavioral issues, whereas Option A is the standard textbook characterization for permissive parenting.

Answer:

• A. unproductive in school and lacking in self-control (Correct answer)
• B. obedient and productive in school, with low self-esteem
• C. happy, confident, and competent, with high self-esteem
• D. aggressive, immature, and perform poorly in school