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As a parental figure, I let children decide their views on any and all subjects without mind-control. I do not impose subjugation on them. I would be okay with them being non-Christian and not attending houses of worship, being LGBTQIA+, and going to comedy clubs, for examples. I am a healthy authoritative parent and I am a healthy free-range parental figure. 

"Benefits of Authoritative Parenting

Out of all the parenting styles, children who are raised with an authoritative style of parenting have been shown to exhibit the best outcomes.6 Some of the many benefits of this approach for kids include the following:

• They are more empathetic, kind, and warm.
• They may be more resistant to peer pressure.
• They become more responsible, are able to regulate themselves, and learn to make good decisions on their own.
• They have respect for adults, other people, and rules.
• They tend to have fewer social problems with peers, get along with teachers, and be more socially accepted at school.9
• They tend to have secure attachments and better relationships with their parents.
• They're not anxious or worried about who's in charge because they know who is making decisions to make sure they are healthy and happy: the parents."

 "Characteristics of free-range parenting:

Skenanzy is clear that free-range parenting isn’t about neglectful parenting. Instead, it’s about allowing kids the freedom and the opportunity to “be kids.” Here are a few of the main characteristics of free-range parenting:

• Parents allow for plenty of unscheduled activities. Rather than rushing from violin lessons to soccer practice every day, free-range parents encourage unstructured play. For example, instead of having an adult enforce lots of rules of a baseball game, free-range kids are encouraged to play a pick-up game with their pals in the neighborhood.
• Playing in nature is important. Free-range kids are encouraged to play outside, rather than use electronics. Free-range parents want their kids to be able to amuse themselves without technology—whether it’s playing in the garden or building a fort.
• Kids earn their independence. Free-range parents allow kids to earn independence, and they’re granted increased freedom and responsibility gradually. The focus is on showing kids that they are capable of trying new things and accomplishing hard tasks on their own.
• Free-range parents don’t parent out of fear. While, many of them enforce safety measures—like wearing a helmet while riding a bike—they also understand that accidents can happen anywhere. They allow their kids to play on the playground and try new things because they know it’s good for them, even though they may get hurt once in a while.

There are undoubtedly different ideas about how much freedom kids should be allowed to have. While some parents feel that times have changed, and allowing kids to play outdoors unattended is a bad idea, others feel like overparenting is the real danger to a child’s development."

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