The Carmichaels do not believe in punishing their children. They prefer to praise their children and are also very affectionate. They tend to see their children's behavior, whether positive or negative, as them "expressing themselves" and they tend to be indulgent when their children want something. This parenting style most closely resembles

This parenting style most closely resembles PERMISSIVE PARENTING.

Explanation: Permissive parenting is defined as a style of parenting in which  the parents are lenient towards the children. In this parenting style, the parents are highly responsive to the needs and wants of the children and in turn they expect very little in return. Safe to say, this parenting style cut too many slack for the child.

corrupt also means cruel