# PTE Reading FIB #13: Parenting Styles and Child...

Reading: Fill in the Blanks #13 - Level 2 - Feeds Reading

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Permissive parenting involves being a friend to a child rather than an ____ figure. Children are allowed to make their own rules and ____ their own activities. Parents are warm and ____ but provide little structure for their children. Children may fail to learn self-discipline and may feel somewhat ____ because they do not know the limits.

## Answer

Permissive parenting involves being a friend to a child rather than an **authority** figure. Children are allowed to make their own rules and **determine** their own activities. Parents are warm and **communicative** but provide little structure for their children. Children may fail to learn self-discipline and may feel somewhat **insecure** because they do not know the limits.

## Explanation

Blank 1 comes before "figure," and "an" before the gap needs a vowel sound. "An authority figure" is a common phrase that contrasts with being a friend. Blank 4 follows "feel somewhat," and the reason given is that they do not know the limits. That feeling is "insecure," while "complicated" describes situations, not feelings.

## Hints

- Look for words that contrast with the concept of a friend or describe a lack of clear boundaries.
- Consider how the absence of rules might affect a child's sense of stability and emotional well-being.

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