Omnipermissiveness
A parenting or societal approach characterized by absolute and unconditional approval of a child's or individual's actions, regardless of their moral, ethical, or social implications. In an environment of omnipermissiveness, all behaviors are tolerated, with little to no boundaries, discipline, or guidance, often leading to a lack of accountability and an impaired sense of right and wrong.
A parenting or societal approach characterized by absolute and unconditional approval of a child's or individual's actions, regardless of their moral, ethical, or social implications. In an environment of omnipermissiveness, all behaviors are tolerated, with little to no boundaries, discipline, or guidance, often leading to a lack of accountability and an impaired sense of right and wrong.
Example:
Due to omnipermissiveness in the home, a mother never corrects her child’s misbehavior, allowing them to lie, cheat, and disrespect others without consequences. As a result, the child grows up believing they can do anything without repercussions.
Societal Example:
In a community steeped in omnipermissiveness, laws or consequences for harmful actions are never enforced, leading to a breakdown in social order, as individuals act purely on impulse without fear of responsibility.
Psychological Example:
Because of omnipermissiveness during childhood, a person may later struggle with moral decision-making, unable to differentiate between acceptable and destructive behaviors, having never been taught boundaries.
Due to omnipermissiveness in the home, a mother never corrects her child’s misbehavior, allowing them to lie, cheat, and disrespect others without consequences. As a result, the child grows up believing they can do anything without repercussions.
Societal Example:
In a community steeped in omnipermissiveness, laws or consequences for harmful actions are never enforced, leading to a breakdown in social order, as individuals act purely on impulse without fear of responsibility.
Psychological Example:
Because of omnipermissiveness during childhood, a person may later struggle with moral decision-making, unable to differentiate between acceptable and destructive behaviors, having never been taught boundaries.
by Artem Ovsepian February 18, 2025
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