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Five downsides of permissive parenting

Downsides of permissive parenting (Photo: iStock)

When it comes to parenting, there isn't always one set of rules for how to raise children. Parents use different parenting styles and still manage to raise well-rounded children.

While this is true, there are still certain things that parents do that can negatively affect their children's lives. Things like controlling their children can lead to a lack of confidence and independence.

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