Geri is demonstrating the "permissive-indifferent" parenting style.
Permissive-indifferent parents place minimal limits for their kids, give small observing, and are for the most part disengaged and uninvolved like in the stated example Geri tells him that she doesn't care if he goes or not. Their youngsters have poor discretion, are demanding, insignificantly agreeable, and have poor relational aptitudes.