Share

Are you a yes-mom? An expert shares the consequences of tolerating bad behaviour

accreditation
Share your Subscriber Article
You have 5 articles to share every month. Send this story to a friend!
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
loading...
Loading, please wait...
0:00
play article
Subscribers can listen to this article
Photo: Getty Images
Photo: Getty Images

What does it mean and what are the consequences of tolerating bad behaviour?

Being a ‘yes mom’ is a Permissive Style of parenting, says Laura Markovitz, a certified parent coach. This is when parents respond to what they perceive their children’s needs to be, without placing any demands or limits on them.

“Moms who possess this parenting style are afraid or avoids setting boundaries for fear of upsetting or disappointing their kids, and therefore avoid saying no.”

Read this for free
Get 14 days free to read all the stories on SNL24.com. Thereafter you will be billed R29 per month. You can cancel anytime and if you cancel within 14 days you won't be billed.
Subscribe
Already a subscriber? Sign in
heading
description
username
Show Comments ()