Parenting Assessment

First Name

Last Name

How many kids do you have?

What best describes your situation? (Check all that Apply)

I am responsive to my child’s feelings and needs.

I calmly explain to my child how I feel about his/her good/bad behavior

I encourage my child to talk about his/her feelings and problems.

I encourage my child to freely “speak his/her mind,” even if he/she disagrees with me

I clearly state and give reasonable expectations

I provide comfort and understanding when my child is upset

I am consistent with my consequences

I compliment my child.

I have warm and intimate times together with my child.

When my child asks me why he/she has to do something, I tell him/her it is because I said so, I am your parent, or because that is what I want

I discipline my child by taking privileges away from him/her (e.g., TV, games, visiting friends)

I yell when I disapprove of my child’s behavior.

I explode in anger towards my child.

I discipline my child with spanking

I use criticism to make my child improve his/her behavior

I use threats as a form of discipline with little or no justification.

I discipline my child by withholding emotional expressions (e.g., kisses and cuddles)

I openly criticize my child at home or in front of others when his/her behavior does not meet my expectations

I find myself struggling to try to change how my child thinks or feels about things.

I feel the need to point out my child’s past behavioral problems to make sure he/she will not do them again.

I remind my child of all the things I am doing, and have done for him/her

I find it difficult to discipline my child

I don't follow through on consequences

I give into my child when he/she fusses about something.

I use treats or rewards to get my child to behave

I ignore my child’s bad behavior

What's the best part of parenting?

What's your biggest struggle as a parent?