The Glass Castle Jeannette Walls Character Analysis

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The Glass Castle Permissive Parenting
In The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls, Rex and Rose Mary Walls are considered as permissive parents (Cherry, the Four Styles of parenting). A permissive parent takes more of a status of a friend like Rex did (Cherry). The camaraderie that Rex has with is kids is shown where she says “My dad was not only not a wimp, he came out to play with the gang running alongside us, tossing us up in the air and wrestling against the entire pack without getting hurt. Kids from the tracks came knocking at the door, and when I answered, they asked, “Can your dad come out and play?” (59). Rex was more of a friend to them he would play with his kids and friends. Another trait of permissive parents is that they more responsive