Rate how often you do each of these 20 parenting behaviors. No right answers — just an honest look at which style drives most of your decisions.
I explain the reasons behind my rules to my child.
I enforce consequences even when my child gets upset about them.
I let my child work through a conflict with another kid before stepping in.
I give in to my child to avoid a meltdown in public.
I drop what I am doing to comfort my child even when they are overreacting.
I adjust my parenting approach when I can see it is not working.
I let my child handle disappointments on their own without rushing to fix things.
I stick to the same bedtime routine regardless of what my child wants.
I negotiate rules with my child instead of just setting them.
I acknowledge my child's feelings before redirecting their behavior.
I raise my voice to get my child to listen.
I let my child decide how to spend their weekend without much input from me.
I let my child stay up late if they are having a good time.
I set clear expectations before we enter a new situation.
I involve my child in making family decisions that affect them.
I let my child eat whatever they want rather than battle over food.
I have non-negotiable household rules that everyone follows.
I hover over my child during playdates to make sure nothing goes wrong.
I let my child walk to a nearby friend's house without an adult.
I threaten consequences I know I will not follow through on.