Max tells his friends that his mother is a "real marshmallow" who does whatever he wants and who never enforces the rules she tries to set. If Max's statement is true, his mother is best characterized as:

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Max's mother is being indulgent by not enforcing rules and doing whatever Max wants. This indicates a permissive parenting style, where parents are warm and responsive but have few rules and do not hold their children accountable for their behavior.

Max Tells His Friends That His Mother Is a "Real