Parent Style Quiz

Do you routinely feel like you take more responsibility for your child’s schoolwork than they do?

Yes

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Do you often give your kid—regardless of their age—detailed instructions for doing things that they already know how to do or could figure out on their own?

Yes

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Are you mostly hands off when it comes to your child?

Yes

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Do you work hard to purposely guide your child to own and solve their own problems?

Yes

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Do you too frequently try to solve problems for your child, because it makes you feel good inside?

Yes

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When your child makes a mistake, do you get angry, scold, then feel guilty about it and rescue them?

Yes

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Does your fear of upsetting your kid often keep you from setting and enforcing limits they really need?

Yes

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Do you guide your child to learn by asking, “What do you think you might do about this?” when they come to you with a problem?

Yes

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Do you too often try to protect your child from life’s stresses and obstacles?

Yes

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Do you find yourself making threats that you don’t follow through on?

Yes

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Do you give your kid free rein to do whatever they want without much supervision?

Yes

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Do you allow your child to make affordable mistakes and experience the consequences, even though you would rather rescue them?

Yes

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Do you often feel stressed because you are constantly planning for your child’s days and worrying about entertaining them?

Yes

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Do you stonewall (not talk to), ignore, belittle, shame, or react with sarcasm when angry with your child?

Yes

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Do you ignore difficult behavior, hoping it will just go away?

Yes

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When you set limits and rules, do you consistently enforce them with empathy and coaching?

Yes

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Disclaimer: The purpose of this quiz is to provide general information regarding parenting. Taking this quiz does not create a physician/patient relationship between you, Dr. Amen, Dr. Fay, or any other physicians at Amen Clinics or Love and Logic. Importantly, this quiz is not intended to diagnose, cure, treat, or prevent any condition. Please consult a mental health professional if you believe you have a mental health concern.