So, I stumbled upon this thing called a “parenting styles quiz” the other day and figured, why not give it a shot? I mean, I consider myself a pretty decent parent, but who doesn’t like a little self-reflection, right?
I found a quiz online. It wasn’t anything fancy, just a bunch of multiple-choice questions. The whole thing felt kind of silly, but I played along, trying to answer as honestly as I could. Questions like, “How do you react when your child throws a tantrum?” and “What’s your approach to discipline?” Stuff like that. Some of the options were obvious, like choosing between yelling at my kid or having a calm conversation. Others were a bit trickier, making me really think about my usual go-to reactions in certain situations.
It had me think about how I usually handle things when my kiddo is acting up, or when it’s time to set some rules. Sometimes I’m all warm and fuzzy, other times I’m laying down the law. And then there are those moments when I’m just like, “Do whatever you want, I’m too tired to deal with this.”
The quiz took maybe 10-15 minutes. Answering those questions, I started to see some patterns in my behavior. Like, I realized I tend to be more lenient on weekdays, probably because I’m just exhausted from work. But on weekends, I’m more likely to stick to the rules and routines. Weird, huh?
After I was done, it gave me my result. Said I’m mostly an “authoritative” parent, which apparently means I’m warm and supportive but also set clear expectations. That’s pretty accurate, I guess. I mean, I try to be understanding and listen to my kid, but I also believe in having rules and consequences. At the end, the quiz gave me some personalized advice, some of it was helpful, some of it was just common sense.
My Result
- Authoritative Parenting: This style is characterized by a high level of responsiveness and demandingness.
Honestly, the whole experience was kind of eye-opening. It’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day craziness of parenting and not really think about your overall approach. This quiz made me pause and reflect, and it even gave me a few ideas for things I could maybe do a little differently. Like, maybe I should try to be a bit more consistent with my rules, even when I’m tired. And maybe I should work on being a bit more patient when my kid is pushing my buttons.
I don’t know if these parenting quizzes are really all that accurate, but it was a fun little exercise. If you’re a parent, maybe give it a try. You might be surprised by what you learn about yourself.
