What Type of Parent Are You?
1. Do you spend most of your time with only your children? Yes Sometimes No
2. Do your children talk to you about a lot of things that go on in their lives? Yes Sometimes No
3. Do you make your children do chores before they can do any other activity? Yes Sometimes No
4. Does your child have a strict, set curfew/bed time that they must follow? Yes Sometimes No
5. Do your children often back-talk or make rude comments toward you? Yes Sometimes No
6. Do you get mad when your child makes plans with his or her friends? Yes Sometimes No
7. Do you prefer being with your children more than with friends or colleagues? Yes Sometimes No
8. Are you afraid that your child will stop liking you when they grow older? Yes Sometimes No
9. Do you spend more time with your children than your spouse does? Yes Sometimes No
10. Do you spend more time with your children than with your spouse? Yes Sometimes No
2. Do your children talk to you about a lot of things that go on in their lives? Yes Sometimes No
3. Do you make your children do chores before they can do any other activity? Yes Sometimes No
4. Does your child have a strict, set curfew/bed time that they must follow? Yes Sometimes No
5. Do your children often back-talk or make rude comments toward you? Yes Sometimes No
6. Do you get mad when your child makes plans with his or her friends? Yes Sometimes No
7. Do you prefer being with your children more than with friends or colleagues? Yes Sometimes No
8. Are you afraid that your child will stop liking you when they grow older? Yes Sometimes No
9. Do you spend more time with your children than your spouse does? Yes Sometimes No
10. Do you spend more time with your children than with your spouse? Yes Sometimes No
AFTER COMPLETING THIS SURVEY, IF YOU ANSWERED....
Mostly YesThis means that you may be considered a controlling parent. You often spend as much time as possible with your child and monitor everything they do. This is not necessarily a bad trait because it promotes closeness between parent and child, but it may also lead to a child's rebellion later in life because they feel smothered by their care taker.
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Mostly SometimesThis means that you have a good balance between control and allowing a child independence. You do have some rules set for your child and you spend a lot of time with him or her, but you also allow them to have their freedom. This is a good trait to have because it promotes a good relationship and your child will be more likely to come to you when and if they need help or advice.
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Mostly NoThis means that you are a more relaxed parent. You often allow your children to make their own rules and are not very strict when it comes to curfews, bed times, etc. Although you are giving your child the freedom that they want, you also may also need to make sure that you communicate with your child and give them a sense of love and closeness so that they never have a sense of loneliness.
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