A parenting style that encourages children to be independent but still places limits on their behavior is called

The correct answer is : Authoritative parenting style

In Authoritative parenting style, the parents usually demanded a reasonable expectation for their children and giving them enough resources and freedom to achieve their expectation in children's own way.

According to research, kids raised by authoritative parenting style grow up into someone who have strong regulative skills, independence, self confidence, and happier attitude