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permissive methods

[/pərˈmɪsɪv ˈmɛθədz/]
noun phrase
métodos permissivos
1. Educational or parenting approaches that allow considerable freedom and flexibility, with minimal restrictions or rules, prioritizing the child's autonomy and self-expression
Some educators argue that permissive methods can foster creativity but may lack necessary discipline.
Alguns educadores argumentam que os métodos permissivos podem fomentar a criatividade, mas podem carecer de disciplina necessária.
2. Management or organizational techniques that grant employees or members significant autonomy and decision-making power with few constraints
The startup adopted permissive methods to encourage innovation among its teams.
A startup adotou métodos permissivos para encorajar a inovação entre suas equipes.
Synonyms
lenient approachesliberal methodsnon-restrictive techniquesflexible approaches
Antonyms
authoritarian methodsstrict methodsdisciplinary approachesrigid methods

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
métodos permissivos
Standard usage in educational and parenting contexts
Portugal
métodos permissivos
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; commonly used in educational discourse

Related Idioms & Phrases

free rein
hands-off approach
to let someone do their own thing
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