Strictness Chart

 

Totalitarian Laise-faire Democratic

Strict
Excessive Control

Permissive
No Limits
Anarchy

Consistency with Dignity and Respect
Stewardship

Order without freedom

No choices

"You do it because I said so."

"Do it because I’m the adult and you are the child."

Attempt to control or orchestrate every move.

Freedom without order

Unlimited choices

"You can do anything you want."

Freedom with order

Limited choices

"You can choose within limits which show respect for all."

Robert Sweetland's Notes ©