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Name: Adeniyi ayomide oluwatoyin

Matric num:2024/62601

Attendance num:A 19

Department: English education

In my own understanding, it is better for parents to balance being strict and being lenient. If parents are too strict, children may feel scared or pressured. They might not be free to express themselves, and this can affect their confidence. On the other hand, if parents are too lenient, children may become spoiled or disrespectful because there are no rules or limits.

I believe that good parents should correct their children when they are wrong, but also listen to them and support them. Children should be allowed to make small mistakes and learn from them, but at the same time, they should be guided to do the right thing. When parents are both loving and firm, children grow up with respect, confidence, and discipline.

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Name: Adeyemi Hammed Opeyemi.

Matric number:2024/60989.

Department: English education.

Attendance number:A38.

Whether it's better for parents to be strict or lenient depends on how they approach parenting and the specific child involved. However, research and practical experience suggest that the best approach is a balance — often called authoritative parenting — which combines reasonable rules and expectations with warmth, support, and open communication.

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Name: Akinrinola Emmanuel Olayinka

Matric Number:2024/53222

Dept: Economics Education

Group number:A44

It is better for parents to be lenient and strict with thier children because it will help children develop problem-solving skills and confidence, then it can be beneficial for children who thrive in flexible environment.

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Name:Ayansiji ibukunoluwa Deborah

Matric numb:2024/57703

Dept: Educational management

Group numb:A32

Growing up with strict parents encourages the development of self-control and self-discipline.

While lenient parenting can lead to difficulties in managing emotions, as children may not learn how to cope with disappointment or frustration. Meanwhile both strict and lenient parenting doesn’t guaranteed future successfulness of the children,so both is considered to be used.

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Sukurat opeyemi abdulkareem

A6. 2024/59141

Flexible parenting build trust to children and enable them to get access easily to them but sometimes it makes them think they have the whole world to themselves and make them misbehave

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Name: Adebayo Hiqmat Olamide

Matric number:2024/53237

Department: Educational management

Group: Group A

Most times it is better for parents to be lenient with their children

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Name:Abdulwahab sofiyat oyenike.

Matric no:2024/53254.

Department:English education.

Lenient parents understand that children are individuals with their own unique needs, interests, and personalities, they adapt their parenting style to meet these needs, offering guidance and support when necessary.

Lenient parents can help children to develop into their various capable confident and compassionate individuals.

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My name is Adeoye Caleb Precious

From group one.

Strict Parenting (Authoritarian)

Pros:

Clear structure and rules

May foster discipline and responsibility

Cons:

Can lead to fear, low self-esteem, or rebellion

Limits emotional expression and independence

Lenient Parenting (Permissive)

Pros:

Encourages creativity and emotional openness

Fosters strong parent-child bonds

Cons:

Lack of boundaries can lead to behavioral problems

Children may struggle with self-regulation and responsibility

Authoritative Parenting (Balanced)

This style:

Sets clear expectations and rules

Uses discipline rather than punishment

Encourages independence and reasoning

Maintains open communication and warmth

Outcomes (according to research):

Higher academic performance

Better emotional regulation

Strong social skills

More self-confidence

Bottom Line:

The goal isn’t to be strictly strict or overly lenient, but to provide structure with support. Kids need boundaries to feel safe and learn responsibility, but they also need empathy and respect to thrive emotionally.

Would you like examples of how this balance looks in real-life situations?

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Flexible parenting builds trust

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My name is Ajao Bose Sarah

A7

2024/57039

Strictly to children is not benefiting the children because it will only make them feel distance from there parents and be scared

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Name:Akande Samad Ayinde

Matric Number:2024/61560

Department:political science education

Group Number A38

Parents should balance strictness and leniency. Being too strict can cause fear, while being too lenient can lead to poor discipline. A balanced approach builds respect, responsibility, and healthy communication.

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Joseph Favour Endurance by name with a matric number 2024/53298 attendance A20.

It will be more preferable for parent to be lenient than to be strict.Firstly parent are meant to be calm,close,and soft hearted with their children because a lot of children nowadays are facing some panel at their tender age and they would prefer to have someone that is open hearted and good and calm listen skills.

For instance a child who is a victim of bullying or any other form of abuse are mostly need a lenient parent for them to pour out their mind and get good advice from their both parents. A strict parent can't be patient and calm to hear from their children,instead of embracing them with love and care they will rather go on and abuse, beat,and even turn a deaf hear from their children and which lead a lot of children to do what they are not supposed to do.

Lastly in my opinion I will prefer parent to be lenient than strict

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My name is Adeleye Boluwatife Oyinkansola

2024/53261

A28

Strict parents set clear boundaries, teach discipline, and help children develop good habits. These qualities are important for success in school, work, and life. When children know what’s expected of them, they often feel more secure and responsible.

However, being too strict can backfire. If parents are harsh or controlling without showing care or listening, children may become anxious, rebellious, or dishonest.

So, strict parenting is better than lenient parenting, as long as it includes warmth, communication, and respect. It helps children grow up with structure and confidence.

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My name is Adedeji Barakat Oluwaseyi ,Guidance and Counseling students ,group1 attendant no A1

I think the parent should be liniet to their children

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My name is Akinlade Sofiyat Temitope with matric number 2024/53271, group 1 A 15.

It actually depends on how the children attitudes is, Some children are very stubborn and need parents caring and to be little bit strict with.

Parents needs to strict with children in normal way, that means not to strict.

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My name is olive Julius, with the matriculation number: 2024/60494

Register number: A27

I think parent shouldn’t be strict with their children because communication, and understanding are more important and the children have to be free so they can enjoy parental freedom

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Akinola Testimony oluwpamilerinayo

2024/53240

A 36

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Racheal Oluwasubomi

Matric:2024/57717Name:Ajani

Attendance No:A21

Strict parenting benefiting children because it will also help them to become a responsible adult

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Strict parent makes their kids feel traumatized with fear

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Adejumo Dasola Christianah

2024/53259

A30

parent should be both strict and leinent Too much strictness can cause fear, and too much freedom can lead to bad behavior. A balanced parent guides with love and sets rules. This helps the child grow well

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My Name is Adeleye Rachael Omobolade.

Matric Number 2024/60201

Group A17

It's better for parents to be strict with children but not too strict actually because of the way the world and generation is becoming now.

And I advise parents to be very free and open to their children without any threatening or Endangering to it,so that children can be very free to their parent and open up to their parents to tell them things they go through instead of hiding their feelings from their parent because they're always too strict.

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Adesegun Damilare anuoluwapo

2024/53263

A16

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Flexing parenting builds trust in children because it shows them that their parent is responsive, adaptable, and willing to understand their unique needs and feelings, which makes the child feel seen, respected, and safe.

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Strict parents benefits children in building them to becoming responsible adults