permissivism
- noun
- /pərˈmɪsɪvɪzəm/
- Formal
:
permisivismo
- Critics argue that excessive permissivism may erode traditional values.
Examples
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Some parents worry that permissivism leads to a lack of discipline in children.
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The era of the 1960s is often associated with a rise in social permissivism.
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The school's approach to discipline reflects a culture of permissivism.
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Many argue that permissivism leads to a lack of accountability.
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Many educational experts believe that permissivism in schools can hinder students' ability to follow rules.
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The rise of permissivism in society has sparked debates about the balance between freedom and responsibility.
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Some psychologists suggest that increased permissivism can affect children's understanding of boundaries.
Synonyms
2
6.7
A tendency to let people behave or choose more freely than usual
Antonyms
How Permissive
26
4.6
- Formal
2
6.7
160
3.7
11
8.7
Surface Forms
Morphology
permissivism = permissive (transparent) = permit + ive + ism
Adding '-ism' to 'permissive' straightforwardly yields 'the doctrine/practice of being permissive', which learners can predict.
Etymology
Permissivism comes from the simple word permit ('allow') and the ending -ism ('a belief or practice'), and it is related to permission. Think of permit as letting someone pass through a door, so permissivism is a way of doing things that 'allows' many kinds of social behavior instead of using strict rules.