Some parents buy their children whatever they ask for, and allow their children to do whatever they want. Is this a good way to raise children? What consequences could this style of parenting have for children as they get older?
Parenting is an important responsibility that cannot be taken with levity.
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For instance
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As a result
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are considered 'spoilt' because they always want to have their way and do not fit well in society. Another long-term repercussion is that these Use synonyms
children
tend to have a lower threshold for frustration as adults as they have not developed the resilience required to deal with adversity. Use synonyms
Consequently
, they buckle under little pressure and may end up with mental health challenges.An instance of Linking Words
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who left no stone unturned to ensure he was always pleased. Evidently, his upbringing did not prepare him for the emotional setback associated with relationship issues which eventually culminated in a mental health challenge.
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always, the balanced approach supersedes it and should be encouraged. Use synonyms
Conversely
, permissive parenting must be discouraged because it leads to poor self-control in young ones and poorly adjusted adults.Linking Words
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