A parenting style wherein very few limits or boundaries are set and ample freedom is given to children most likely indicates a(n) _____ parenting style.

A) authoritarian
B) authoritative
C) neglectful
D) permissive

Parenting Style

The manner in which parents rear their children, characterized by the combination of strategies, attitudes, and behaviors used to raise offspring.

Permissive

Refers to a parenting or leadership style characterized by a high level of responsiveness and low demands, where rules are minimal and children are largely allowed to regulate their own behavior.

Neglectful

Neglectful describes a lack of proper care, attention, or failure to fulfill responsibilities towards others, particularly in the context of caregiving relationships.