Quote by Thomas Szasz

Permissiveness is the principle of treating children as if they were adults; and the tactic of making sure they never reach that stage.

Permissiveness is the principle of treating children as if t

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This quote suggests that permissiveness, or excessive leniency towards children, is based on treating them as if they are capable of making adult decisions and taking responsibility. However, it highlights that the consequence of this approach is that children never truly mature or develop the necessary skills to become independent adults. By avoiding rules and boundaries, permissiveness fails to prepare children for the challenges and realities of adulthood, essentially hindering their growth and development.

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