With respect to parenting styles, parents who apply discipline with little concern for their child's autonomy are classified as ________, whereas parents whose style fails to help children learn about the structure of social rules under which they must live are referred to as ________.

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Authoritarian parents are known for applying discipline with little concern for their child's autonomy, emphasizing obedience and authority. Indulgent (or permissive) parents, on the other hand, fail to set firm boundaries or enforce rules, which does not help children learn about the social rules they need to live by.  Neither of these parenting styles is beneficial because there is lack of balance between demanding age-appropriate behavior and responsiveness to the individuality of the child.

With Respect to Parenting Styles, Parents Who Apply Discipline with Little