What Brain Science Says About Permissive Parenting

Is permissive parenting really as gentle as it sounds?
In this episode of Little Feet, Big Guidance, we take a deeper look at permissive parenting through the lens of brain science, child development, and faith-based leadership — and ask questions many parents don’t realize they’re avoiding.
Why do some children struggle more with anxiety, defiance, or emotional overwhelm in homes filled with love and freedom?
What happens in a child’s brain when leadership is unclear?
And how do we guide children in a way that protects both their heart and their sense of safety?
Drawing from the work of Dr. Bruce Perry, Marshall Rosenberg, Ellen G. White, and Scripture, this episode invites parents to rethink what leadership really means — without fear, control, or guilt.
This conversation is not about labels or blame.
It’s about understanding what children truly need from the adults guiding them — and why that matters more than we often realize.
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