Solomon lives only with his mother. He has never known his father. His mother wants very much for him to "like" her, and worries that if she disciplines him he will come to resent her. She is very loving with Solomon, but rarely asserts any control over his behaviors. Solomon's mother is providing him with ____ parenting.

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Permissive parenting is characterized by the lack of control and discipline, where the child is allowed to do whatever they want without any consequences or boundaries. Solomon's mother fits this description, as she rarely asserts any control over his behaviors, possibly due to her fear of being disliked by him.

Solomon Lives Only with His Mother