Instructions
Read each question carefully and select the response that most closely aligns with your beliefs or behaviors. Keep track of your answers. Once completed, calculate your score using the answer key provided at the end of the quiz.
1. When my child misbehaves, I typically...
2. I believe that children's independence should be...
3. My approach to discipline is primarily...
4. When making family rules, I tend to...
5. I feel that communication with my child should be...
Answer Key
For each question, score the answers as follows:
- a = 3 points
- b = 1 point
- c = 2 points
- d = 4 points
Total Your Score:
Results Interpretation
Based on your total score, refer to the following:
- 5-10 Points: Authoritarian Parenting - Focus on discipline with low warmth.
- 11-15 Points: Permissive Parenting - More lenient and indulgent.
- 16-20 Points: Authoritative Parenting - Balanced approach with rules but support.
- 21-25 Points: Uninvolved Parenting - Lacking in emotional connection and oversight.
- 26-20 Points: Nurturing Parenting - Focus on the emotional and social needs of the child.