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Behavioral conditioning

A learning process in which behavior becomes more likely when it produces a result that removes discomfort or achieves a desired outcome.

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When permissive parenting becomes a problem

When permissive parenting becomes a problem

What permissive parenting looks like Permissive parenting is typically characterized by high responsiveness and low expectations. Parents may be nurturing, communicative, and accepting, but they may set few rules or have difficulty enforcing them. Household limits can be vague, consequences may be inconsistent, and children may have substantial control over meals, bedtime, screens, chores, schoolwork, […]