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Parenting Quiz

What is your Parenting Style?

No one has all the answers when it comes to raising happy and healthy children. However, research shows that certain approaches to parenting make a big difference. Even grandparents and non-traditional caregivers can benefit from a better understanding of their parenting style and how they communicate and connect with the children in their lives.

Please take the following quiz if you would like to explore your parenting style. When you finish, we will give you some feedback on what you are doing that benefits your child and some ideas on how to improve your approach to help them thrive in the world!

Please answer the following questions

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I am responsive to my child’s feelings and needs.
I take my child’s wishes into consideration before I ask them to do something.
I explain to my child how I feel about their good/bad behaviour.
I encourage my child to talk about their feelings and problems.
I encourage my child to speak their mind freely even if they disagree with me.
I explain the reasons behind my expectations.
I provide comfort and understanding when my child is upset.
I consider my child’s preferences when making plans for the family (ie. holidays).
I respect my child’s opinion and encourage them to express them.
I treat my child as an equal member of the family.
When my child asks me why they have to do something, I tell them it’s because I said
I punish my child by taking privileges away from them (e.g., TV, games, vising friends).
I tend to yell when I disapprove of my child’s behaviour.
I openly criticise my child when their behaviour does not meet my expectations.
I punish my child by withholding emotional expressions (e.g., kisses and cuddles).
Once I explain my expectations to my child, I expect them to follow my rules.
I am firm when my child throws a tantrum to show them that getting upset is not a solution.
I set the rules of the house with no negotiation.
I use threats as a form of punishment with little or no justification.
When I give my child a direction, I expect them to do as they are told.
I find it difficult to discipline my child.
I give into my child when they cause a commotion about something.
I spoil my child to show them how much I love them.
I like being the “cool” parent.
I ignore my child’s bad behaviour.
I spend more time threatening my child with punishment than actually following through.
When my child and I argue I feel guilty because I hate when there’s conflict between us.
When I don’t approve of my child’s friendships, I feel conflicted about interfering and being too controlling.
I like to discuss any new rules in the house with my child.
I show my child over the top affection as a sign of approval.
I don’t think discipline works very well.
I believe that kids will be kids so no matter what I do, they will have to learn their own lessons.
When my child and I argue I can let it go because I don’t want to continue arguing about it.
It is more important to have food on the table than it is to talk about every issue with my child.
I expect my child to monitor their own behaviour and face the consequences if they make a bad decision.
I think it is important for children to learn from their own mistakes.
I think there are too many “helicopter” parents who watch their children’s every move.
I try to stay out of the way when my child is learning a new skill so they can develop on their own.
I allow my child to organise their own activities as a way to build their independence.
I feel OK when my child and I have an argument as I see it as a way to better understand each other.

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