Parenting Styles Test

Parenting with a spouse or partner (living together)

Single parenting (no other parent/guardian involved)

Co-parenting with another parent/guardian (living separately, sharing responsibilities)

Parenting with extended family (e.g., grandparents, relatives living in the home)

authoritative

authoritarian

permissive

uninvolved

I set high but realistic expectations, provide support and resources, and focus on effort and improvement rather than just grades.

I expect excellence and make it clear that high achievement is non-negotiable for success in life.

I believe my child should set their own academic goals, and I support whatever level of effort they choose to give.

I don't get very involved with schoolwork unless there's a serious problem brought to my attention.

How do you approach your child's academic performance?

I listen to their perspective, explain my reasoning, and we work toward a mutual understanding, though I make the final decision when necessary.

I expect them to respect my authority, even if they disagree, as parents know what's best for their children.

I often defer to their wishes, as I believe it's important to respect their opinions and autonomy.

I either dismiss the disagreement or avoid the conflict entirely.

How do you typically handle disagreements with your child?

I consider my child's input, explain the factors involved, and help them understand the final decision, even if it doesn't align with their preference.

I make the decision based on what I believe is best and inform my child of what will happen.

I often follow my child's preferences, as I want them to feel their opinion matters.

I make decisions with minimal discussion, but my child often ends up making many decisions by default.

When making a family decision that affects your child, how do you typically handle it?

Give serious consequences so they learn not to make the same mistake again

Tell them it is ok and try to fix the mistake for them

Ignore it or let them solve it on their own

When your child makes a mistake, you usually

Comfort them and openly discuss their feelings

Discourage emotional display as that is a sign of weakness

Let them self-soothe and deal with their own emotions

I do whatever I can to calm them or avoid upsetting them/

How do you respond to your child when they are upset?

I explain values, model good behavior, use natural consequences, and guide them to make good choices.

I clearly state what is right and wrong, enforce strict consequences for poor choices.

I discuss values and encourage positive behavior, but rarely punish wrong choices as I believe children will naturally develop morals.

I assume they'll learn right from wrong through their experiences and interactions with others.

How consistent are you with enforcing consequences?

I encourage my child to share their thoughts and feelings, and I actively listen and share mine appropriately.

I communicate expectations clearly, and my child understands they should listen and comply.

I let my child express themselves freely and rarely interrupt or correct them.

We don't have many deep conversations, and communication often happens only when necessary.

Parenting Styles Test

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