James asks his father for money to buy tickets to the final of a world cup tournament. His father asks him why he plans to attend the world cup final in the stadium when he can watch it on television. James replies that the adrenalin rush he gets with the 100,000 live audience in the stadium cannot be replicated if he watches it on television. His father laughs and gives him the money, telling him to have a great time. In this scenario, James's father uses a(n) _____ parenting style.

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James's father is permissive-indulgent because he allows James to make his own decision about attending the world cup final and gives him the money to do so, without setting any rules or limits. He also laughs and tells James to have a great time, which shows a lenient and indulgent attitude.

James Asks His Father for Money to Buy Tickets to the Final