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Am I Following Negative Parenting Styles

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10 Questions | Total Attempts: 374 | Updated: Mar 29, 2023

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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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Am I Following Negative Parenting Styles

Parenting is a pretty big responsibility. That's why it's so important to be aware of the type of parenting you are using during this experience. If you're not completely sure if what you're doing is right — or even wrong — Here is the Qu...

Parenting is a pretty big responsibility. That's why it's so important to be aware of the type of parenting you are using during this experience. If you're not completely sure if what you're doing is right — or even wrong — Here is the Quiz: Am I Following Negative Parenting Styles? Answer these simple questions and find out.

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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

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6. Do I react strongly when my child misbehaves but then "forget" about it later?

Sometimes Yes No, never

7. Am I quick to punish but slow to reward?

To be honest, yes Not sure Definitely not

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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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