What Kind of Parent Are You?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  Are your days structured?

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  • A.
    We have a general flow to our day, but take things as they come
  • B.
    Kids shouldn't be worried about schedules
  • C.
    We follow guidelines for meals + sleep, other than that it's open
  • D.
    Our days are planned out in half-hour increments
• 2.
  How do you explain yourself?

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  • A.
    With the absolute truth, regardless of how sophisticated the answer is.
  • B.
    I don't have to explain myself, it's none of their business why I say and do the things I do.
  • C.
    I tone down the reality of hard truths in a language my kids understand.
  • D.
    "Because I said so"
• 3.
  How do you deal with conflict with your children

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  • A.
    Conflict is necessary for growth in a relationship.  We discuss things openly and decide on the best way to proceed together.
  • B.
    I just don't talk to my kids.
  • C.
    I avoid it at all costs.  I want my kids to be happy.
  • D.
    "Conflict" with my children is a non-issue.  They know what is expected of them and that's that.  If they have an issue, they know where their rooms are.
• 4.
  Do you have expectations for your children?  Are they reasonable, and do the kids understand?

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  • A.
    We have set rules and boundaries.  The kids do well by knowing what is "allowed" and what isn't.  They sometimes get too excited and forget, but that's part of being a kid.  It's my job as a parent to guide them back down to Earth.
  • B.
    No rules whatsoever.  I hardly know they're here.
  • C.
    I feel that kids will be kids and there will be time for rules once they're older.  As long as they're following the law, that's good enough for me.
  • D.
    I expect my children to be well behaved at all times.  They know this, but they don't always follow suit.  That's when we have a problem.
• 5.
  Do you want to be your child's best friend?

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  • A.
    Not in so many words.  I want my kids to trust me and talk to me, but also realize that I am the parent and that it's a different type of friendship.
  • B.
    Not at all.  I have my own friends.  They can have theirs.
  • C.
    Don't all parents?
  • D.
    No. Coach + player, more so.
• 6.
  Do you let your child make decisions and choices for himself?

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  • A.
    I try to let my kids make decisions daily.  Ones that they feel are important but don't harm them one way or the other.
  • B.
    I guess they might make their own decisions, I wouldn't know.
  • C.
    My kids decide everything we do.
  • D.
    No, I'm the parent.  I'm in control.

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  Authoritative

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  Looks like you're the Authoritative parenting style! Authoritative parents are known for their high expectations they have for their children, as well as understanding and supporting their children to achieve those goals. This type of parenting helps to foster a productive relationship between parents and their children.
• 2.
  Uninvolved

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  Uninvolved parenting is often a side effect of parents have too little time for their child and competing priorities, due to factors like health, divorce, or work. Neglectful parents are generally described as passive, absent, and busy with external obligations. If you identify with this parenting style, it's never too late to become more involved in your child's life!
• 3.
  Permissive

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  Permissive parenting, also known as indulgent parenting, generally describes parents that are responsive to their child's needs, but are not demanding. These parents tend to be a little too lenient while trying to avoid confrontation. The benefit of this parenting style is that they are usually very nurturing and loving, and tend to be great friends with their children!
• 4.
  Authoritarian

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  Authoritarian parenting is characterized by parents who are demanding and strict with their children, and have specific goals for them in mind. Authoritarian parents often expect their children to follow a strict set of rules, with little to no wiggle room. As such, Authoritarians' kids often turn out to be high achievers!