Are My Parents Too Controlling Quiz

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15 Questions | Total Attempts: 15519 | Updated: Apr 03, 2025

1. Do your parents expect total obedience and for you to always be on your best behavior?


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Are My Parents Too Controlling Quiz
Having overprotective parents can be tough—especially when you are trying to grow into your own independence. While their actions often come from love, they can sometimes feel overwhelming. There is a line between being caring and being contro... see more
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3. Do you feel like you are allowed to be independent?


4. Have your parents ever used physical punishment, like slapping or pushing, to discipline you?


5. Do you often feel guilt or shame after making a mistake because of how your parents react?


6. Do your parents ever speak to you in a way that makes you feel small, unworthy, or not good enough?


7. Do you ever feel like you can never do anything right and that what you want or feel doesn’t matter to your parents?


8. Do your parents put intense pressure on you to get good grades, and does it affect your ability to do well?


9. Have issues at home ever led you to act out or get into trouble at school or in your community?


10. Do you feel like your self-esteem has been affected by how your parents treat you?


11. Have your home experiences made you physically aggressive or easily frustrated with others?


12. Do your parents listen when you try to express your thoughts, feelings, or opinions?


13. Are you afraid of how your parents will react when you make a mistake?


14. Do your parents try to control who you can or cannot spend time with (like friends, extended family, etc.)?


15. Do your parents use emotional reactions (like crying, guilt trips, or silent treatment) to get you to do what they want?


16. Do you feel safe, respected, and supported in your home environment?


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