What kind of parent are you? A quiz that gives several parental types based off the results of preferred methods of parenting. sabrina080995 published on July 15, 2012245 responses 39 « Previous Next » Questions in vertical order 1/15 Do you believe in hitting your kids? Yes, they need to learn. No, there ARE alternatives to abuse I don't believe in "beating" them.. Only if the husband does so NO, they will hate me Depends, very rarely 2/15 What do you do if your kid is sick in school? Let them tough it out Give them candy, it makes them happy Deal with it, I'm not taking off from work If it is serious, I want temperature, heart rate, and blood pressure If it's something they can't nap off, I would take off from work to bring them to the Dr They probably just don't want to take a test.. let them fake it a little longer until the next class. 3/15 What do think about the kids rooms? They have to share a room It not my room.. I can't tell them how to keep it It can be as colorful, abstract, plain, artsy or creative as they want. It's their sanctuary. It must be perfectly in order, nothing on walls, no useless decorations, and neat. Shouldn't it represent them? As long as it is not a rated R or explicit room 4/15 What do you expect your kids to do during school vacations? Stay home and get chores done, they have all the time to do everything I want them to Hang with friends, shopping, etc. Just stay within vision Help Dad out at work What kids do, sleep in, play, maybe study here and there, just relax. Anything they want 5/15 How do you know you have failed as a parent? When my child aways secretly hated the way I "protected" them When they want to leave home because they want to get away from ME When my child doesn't trust me with gossip When my child lies and does drugs When my child doesn't want to follow the family business When I realize I was a hypocrite for wanting them to obey me, but me not hearing them out 6/15 When is the child eligible for parental permission for dating? College High school, if the kid is happy Never Middle School, i guess High School, only if i like them When I trust their maturity 7/15 When do you think the kid should start their homework? After all the chores are done Whenever/wherever, I just have to see it As soon as they get home, school is more important After they play After they cook dinner Just before bed 8/15 What are your ideas when referring to housework? The mother cleans everything Everyone does THEIR OWN work, nobody else's No one can do more than the other, young kids have to do something too so they don't fight They do them, I watch to make sure they do it right Everybody does everybody's work They get done whenever 9/15 What do you do if your kid wants to go away? Follow them or make them wear a tracking anklet Support them 100% and pay for everything Not allow them to go until they are in their early 20, and think more like me, the right adult Talk everything over gently and make decisions that the child is comfortable with Talk them into staying with the family and being traditional Let if go and let them make their own mistakes 10/15 How old do you believe a child should start doing things without the help others? When I'm too old to do stuff myself 11 5 When they want 13 9 11/15 Would you control your child's dating relationship? Never, that's not my business No.. but I would need their family history, GPA, and an interview to ensure they are safe to be around No, as long as they are happy Somewhat, I don't want them to see/text/call/contact each other all the time Not really, I would set curfews but I don't care if they aren't like me, I'm not the one dating them. Only if i think they are unsuitable. My children have to date what I think is right. 12/15 Is it normal for a parent to know basic interests about their kids? Colors, foods, movies, styles, etc? I don't need to know, I give them food and shelter, that's enough Absolutely! I'm their parent, it's my job to know my kid. Well.. they naturally like what I do Yes, I have to make them happy Duh, they're like my best friend! I know enough to keep track of them 13/15 What is more important to do as they are growing up? Sports and physical training, get them healthy FAST! School and academics Socializing, friends and facebook/media sites Chores, working and staying home Anything I can easily track Anything that builds a variety of skills 14/15 What is a family vacation to you? A place where everyone gets spoiled A place where they think it will be fun A place for educational learning A place to let the kids explore on their own A place they all agree and want to go on before officially booked A place with a nice scenery but your kids are on a tight leash 15/15 How do you react in arguments? Hit the kid for not seeing my way, and yell at them to make them fear me Slap them on the spot and tell them to shut up Walk away and hope the problem goes away Stop talking and let the kid speak, then I talk and we come to an agreement without screaming Let the kid talk, they might know more than me sometimes Not listen to what they have to say, I know more, I'm a parent!
