What Type Of Teen Do I Have?

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Quiz Questions

1.
It's a Monday morning, and you notice your teen is going to be late if they're not ready in two minutes. How common is this scenario in your household?
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- A.
  This feels very familiar and happens often in our house!
- B.
  Maybe once in a while, but not frequently.
2.
If your teen were to try to get out of going to school, are they more likely to ...
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- A.
  ... claim that they are sick, sometimes very convincingly.
- B.
  .... my teen just won't go to school if they don't want to.
3.
Some teenagers know how to push their parent's buttons to get what they want.
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- A.
  My teen will take us hostage with their moods or be so upset with us that sometimes it's easier to give in just to have some peace.
- B.
  My teen will pull on the sympathy buttons like no other; they know just what to do or say to get us to cave into their demands..
4.
Most teens are likely to bristle if a parent were to ask about a test or a drop in grades. Just how prickly is your teen likely to be??
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- A.
  Somewhat prickly... like a little cactus
- B.
  Dangerously prickly.... like the teeth of a t-rex.
5.
All teens are learning how to regulate the big feelings that come with hormones and that phase of life... what are big feelings like at home?
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- A.
  We walk on eggshells around our teenager - the slightest comment could set them off, and their reactions are often out of proportion to the event.
- B.
  They stay in their room when they're having feelings - watching youtube or playing video games
6.
The teenage years are about discovering one's self, often by finding a group of friends to relate to. When it comes to your teens' friends...
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- A.
  I don't know who my teen's friends are - they don't come over OR My teen friends are probably a very bad influences.
- B.
  I think my teen struggles to make friends, they have one or two but they keep themselves to themselves.
7.
If your teen woke up and said they were too sick to go to school, what would your reaction be?
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  Call the doctor now! My kid is rarely sick - something must be really wrong.
- B.
  Sigh heavily / Roll eyes / Scream internally. This happens more than it should and the doctors don't seem to have any solutions.
8.
How do you think your teen would react to trying new food, starting a social activity, or meeting new friends?
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- A.
  My teen is quite open to new experiences, they're quite adventurous that way!
- B.
  My teen prefers to stick to the things they know and are good at, they prefer the familiar over the adventurous.
9.
Motivation to achieve academically comes quite easily to my teen, they seem to be a real self-starter.
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- A.
  I might even say they're too motivated - they put a lot of pressure on themselves to get good grades and be a high acheiver.
- B.
  Ha! My teen could not care less about school or grades.
10.
Teenagers are supposed to be pushing boundaries and occasionally breaking the rules... does this fit for your child.
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- A.
  If by 'pushing' you mean BREAKING, and by 'occasionally' you mean ALL THE TIME, then yes. My kid is always breaking rules and rebelling against the rules
- B.
  My kid is pretty well behaved, they push back once in a while but are generally not too much of a problem.

Quiz Outcomes

1.
Turbulant Teen
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The Turbulent TeenYou answered questions that indicate that your teen Breaks rules or pushes excessively against boundariesLacks motivation or attendance at school.Has a friend group that is potentially ‘trouble’ or not a good influence.Frequent truancy or skipping classesThe way that the questions were answered indicates that your teen might be in the turbulent teen category. Teens who break rules, have no interest in school, and hang with a crown of friends who might not be the best influence could be seen as being the ‘rebellious’ type.The full breakdown is on the My People Patterns website, click below to read it. (And you don't have to give us your email address to read it)
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The Tyrant Teen
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The Tyrant TeenYou answered questions that indicate that you areFeeling like you are being taken hostage with demandsWalking on eggshells around explosive mood swingsDealing with frequent school refusalNoticing a lack of motivation at school.The full breakdown is on the My People Patterns website, click below to read it. (And you still don't have to give us your email address to read it)
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Too Tired Teen
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The ‘Too Tired’ TeenYou answered questions that indicate that your teenMay have some signs of depression or anxietyHas a preference to isolate or play video games rather than deal with challenging or difficult situationsOccasionally / often refuses to go to school that may or may not be linked to…Has some unexplained illnesses that have no medical causes, which result in time off from school.It should be noted that if your teen is sleeping excessively, you should rule out a medical condition, the descriptions that follow do not account for physiological problems. Read the full report and breakdown on MyPeoplePatterns - click below - (and you still don't have to give us your email address to read it)
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The Reputable Teen
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The Reputable TeenYou answered questions that indicate that your teenRarely pushes at boundaries or breaks rules occasionallyIs open to trying new things and new experiencesDoes not seem to be avoiding school or homeworkThey respect authority and seem to follow the rules- mainly.Your teen could still be struggling and could be covering signs of distress, please click below to read the full report and learn the signs of teen mental health issues. Oh, and you don't have to give your email address to read it.
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The Timid Teen
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The Timid TeenYou answered questions that indicate that your teenMight put a lot of pressure on themselves to succeed academicallySocial anxiety or difficulty in making new friendsWill complain of anxiety or illness to avoid schoolIs able to get their own way with one or both parents, often pulling on heart-stringsThe full breakdown of The Timid Teen is on MyPeoplePatterns.com - you can click below to read it, (and you still don't need to give us your email address to get it)