
Indulgent
Generous Discipline
Indicates someone is not strict, maybe more forgiving than others might be in enforcing rules.

The teacher was indulgent, allowing extra time for the project.
Parental Caution
Often used to describe parents who don't enforce many limits on their children.

Her indulgent father let her have the party she wanted.
Subtle Disapproval
Sometimes implies the person is too lenient and should be firmer.

His indulgent nature might spoil the kids.
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