The Smiths tend to overindulge their children, allowing the children to make many decisions before they are ready. The Smiths are using a(n) __________ child-rearing style.

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The permissive child-rearing style is characterized by the parents being very indulgent and allowing children to make many decisions without considering the consequences. The Smiths' behavior of overindulging their children and allowing them to make decisions before they are ready fits this description.

The Smiths Tend to Overindulge Their Children, Allowing the Children