The smiths tend to indulge their children, often allowing the children to make many decisions before they are ready. they are also warm and affectionate towards their children. the smiths are using a(n) child-rearing style.

Permissive rearing style

Explanation:

Permissive parenting refers to a type of parenting under which parents put no demands on their kids in such that the children have to learn to be responsible on their own.

Permissive parents are loving but doesn't provide guidance to their children. They mostly desire to be friends with their kids so they become more relaxed and set no rules. They have no disciplinary action taken against the wrongs done because to them kids are just kids always.

Due to the lack of guidance,rules and discipline children under these type of parents tends to find it hard to establish self control and regulations.