How bad is the punishment for someone who is over indulgent?
Options:
- severe
- harsh
- hard
- strict
- self denying
Step-by-step reasoning process below:

Show your work and conclude with the exact phrasing "Therefore, the final answer is [answer]." where [answer] is just the final number or expression that solves the problem.
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Indulgent means lenient with someone or overly generous. Severe is very great and intense. Severe is the punishment for someone who is overindulgent. The answer: severe.