Parenting Style
Assessment

Parenting Style
Assessment

Parenting Style Assessment

Parenting Style
Self-Evaluation

This questionnaire is rooted in widely recognised psychological theories by Diana Baumrind and subsequent research by Maccoby, Martin, and others.

It is intended for self-assessment and educational purposes only — not as a substitute for professional psychological or parenting advice.

Parenting is complex and influenced by cultural, social, and individual factors. Results are a starting point for reflection, not a fixed judgement.

"Parenting styles can evolve with awareness, support, and reflection."
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A
Section A
Connection & Involvement
01 You have a friendly, casual chat with your child.
02 You take the time to inquire about your child's school day deliberately.
03 You attend your child's extracurricular or school events.
04 You plan enjoyable activities at home for your child.
05 You assist your child with their schoolwork.
06 Your family dines together.
07 You play games or engage in leisure activities with your child.
08 You interact with your child's teachers.
09 Your family spends time together (e.g. movie nights, day outs, holidays).
10 You set goals as a family.
B
Section B
Emotional Attunement & Autonomy
11 You commend your child for respecting family rules and mutual agreements.
12 Your child is allowed to express their emotions and feelings, and you usually acknowledge and help them regulate.
13 You explain to your child why certain behaviors are unacceptable.
14 You allow your child to make mistakes and learn from them.
15 Your child is allowed to disagree and express their dislike of a situation.
16 Your child is aware of the rules, expectations, and consequences.
17 You knock before entering your child's room.
18 You compare your children to their siblings, friends, and other children, believing it motivates them.
19 Your child is involved when making decisions that affect them and the family collectively.
20 You go through your child's personal belongings and ask their friends about your child's personal information.
C
Section C
Supervision & Monitoring
21 You know your child's location when they are away from home.
22 You are aware of your child's friend groups.
23 You let your child leave without a fixed time to return home.
24 Your child is left at home without adult supervision.
25 Your child is allowed to visit places that can be unsafe for a young person.
26 You miss checking on your child's activities.
27 You permit your child to stay overnight at friends' homes without supervision.
28 You are well aware of your child's weekly schedule.
29 You let your child attend parties without knowing the details.
30 You monitor your child's online interactions.
D
Section D
Discipline Consistency
31 You threaten punishment without actually enforcing it.
32 You need to work on maintaining consistency in enforcing rules.
33 You alter the consequences for misbehaviors.
34 You relent when your child begs after being punished.
35 You discipline your child differently for the same behavior.
36 You feel uncertain about the appropriate way to discipline your child.
37 You discipline your child in public, including in front of siblings, friends, and other family members.
38 Apart from you and the co-parent, other members of your family discipline your child.
39 You have different discipline rules for each of your children.
40 Your child negotiates rules.
E
Section E
Discipline Methods
41 You use privilege removal as a punishment.
42 You spank your child for misbehavior.
43 You find that non-physical punishments are ineffective with your child.
44 You believe using a belt or other object for discipline is sometimes necessary for certain misbehavior.
45 You yell at your child.
46 You believe physical discipline is more effective than verbal reprimands or timeouts.
47 You occasionally slap your child's face, hands, or legs.
48 You send your child to sleep without dinner as a punishment.
49 You give your child the cold shoulder as a way of punishment.
50 You use inappropriate language during punishments.
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