Am I Following Negative Parenting Styles

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10 Questions | Total Attempts: 374 | Updated: Mar 29, 2023
1. Do I frequently yell at my child?

No. I've made sure to set up a good relationship with my child, and I'm not afraid to discipline them when they need it, but I'm not yelling at them in an effort to get them to obey
I yell at my child because it makes me feel better—like it's giving me control over the situation
I yell at my child when she's not listening to me or when she's doing something I don't want her to do
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2. Do I use spanking as a form of discipline?

Yes. Because it's the only way to get my children to listen to me. I don't believe in spanking as a way of disciplining my children, but it is effective when they are being defiant and won't listen to me
Sometimes I use spanking as a form of discipline, but not consistently or frequently enough to be considered a negative parenting style
No, but I do use other forms of punishment such as time-outs, taking away privileges, and grounding my child
3. Do I frequently punish my child by taking away privileges or possessions?

Yes
Just sometimes
No
4. Do I often criticize my child's behavior in front of others?

No, I rarely do that
Sometimes. It depends on the situation
Yes, I do that often to make my child realize their mistake
5. Do I react strongly when my child misbehaves but then "forget" about it later?

Sometimes
Yes
No, never
6. Am I quick to punish but slow to reward?

To be honest, yes
Not sure
Definitely not
7. Do I let my child get away with bad behavior because he or she is cute or popular?

Yes, and it's not good for my child
Yes, but only sometimes
No. I'm a very consistent parent
8. Am I overly lenient on punishment when other people are around (e.g. if friends are over) but stricter when no one is around (e.g. alone with my partner)?

Yes, it happens
No, I am not overly lenient on punishment when other people are around
t's hard to tell because I tend to be more lenient with the behaviors that bother me the most (e.g., talking back) so it's hard to see if there is a pattern in terms of who I'm being strict or lenient with
9. Am I overly harsh with my disciplinary actions but lenient when it comes to rewards?

Yes, I am a helicopter parent who is always hovering over my child
No, I'm not being too harsh or lenient
Sometimes, I am too controlling and don't allow my child to make any choices for themselves
10. At the end of the day, do I feel like a terrible parent if I have a negative experience with or concerning my child?

Yes, always
Well, sometimes
I'm not sure yet. I'll know more with time!
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