permissiveness

Definitions

The quality or practice of being overly tolerant or lenient, especially in behavior or discipline.

A tendency to allow behavior that is typically restricted or prohibited.

Examples

The teacher's excessive permissiveness in the classroom led to a lack of discipline among the students.

Some critics argue that the permissiveness of modern parenting styles can hinder a child's ability to handle frustration.

Synonyms

leniency tolerance indulgence laxity liberality forbearance broad-mindedness

Antonyms

strictness intolerance severity rigidity authoritarianism restraint inflexibility