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Answer the following questions to find out which parenting

style best matches your approach to raising your child!

What Kind of Parent Are You?

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1. When it comes to your child’s schedule, you: *

Set a strict routine that they must follow every day.

Have a flexible schedule but expect them to stick to certain key activities.

Let them decide how to manage their time.

Encourage independence but still keep track of their daily activities.

Plan out most of their day and ensure they follow it closely.

2. How do you feel about giving your child freedom to make decisions? *

I guide them and make most of the decisions for them.

I let them choose but step in if I see them going in the wrong direction.

I let them make their own decisions, trusting them to learn from mistakes.

I give them independence but remain available for guidance when they need it.

I prefer to be involved in all decisions to ensure they make the right choices.

3. How involved are you in your child’s schoolwork and extracurricular activities? *

I oversee everything and expect them to perform at a high level.

I encourage them to try their best but don’t push too hard.

I let them manage their schoolwork and activities independently.

I check in regularly but allow them to handle their own responsibilities.

I am heavily involved, making sure they stay on top of everything.

4. How do you handle discipline and behaviour management? *

I have strict rules and enforce them consistently.

I set clear boundaries but allow for flexibility when appropriate.

I don’t impose many rules and trust them to figure things out.

I offer guidance but let them experience natural consequences for their actions.

I monitor their behaviour closely and intervene often to keep them on track.

5. What’s your approach to your child’s playtime or free time?

I schedule activities and expect them to participate fully.

I suggest activities but let them decide what they enjoy.

I let them play or relax however they want.

I encourage creative and independent play but stay available for support.

I structure their free time with planned activities to ensure productivity.

6. When your child faces a challenge or problem, you:

Step in immediately and solve it for them.

Watch closely but let them try to handle it on their own first.

Let them figure it out—challenges help them grow.

Offer guidance and support from the sidelines but allow them to lead.

Guide them step by step through the process to ensure they succeed.

7. How do you handle your child’s interactions with friends or peers?

I monitor closely and manage their social interactions to ensure they’re appropriate.

I allow them to socialise but intervene if I feel something isn’t right.

I let them handle their own social life and work things out with their peers.

I give them freedom to interact but keep an eye from a distance.

I plan playdates and social events to ensure they’re around the right influences.

8. How do you respond if your child seems stressed or overwhelmed?

I take charge and remove the source of stress immediately.

I offer support and comfort but let them work through it.

I encourage them to handle the stress on their own and learn from it.

I provide a safe space and observe, stepping in if they need me.

I coach them through the situation step by step to help them resolve it.

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