What's Your Parenting Style?

Did you know that the way you shop, whether you cry over sad movies, and even the way you cope with traffic are all telling indicators of the type of parent you'll be? By analyzing how you deal with these and other issues, we can ascertain what your parenting style is -- and how effective it will be. Take this quiz to assess your parenting technique.

Contributed by Dr. Larry Craft. Dr. Craft, an industrial psychologist, has spent more than 20 years developing personality tests, including the Craft Personality Questionnaire (CPQ) and the Parenting Profile Questionnaire (PPQ).

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  1. If asked to pin a title on me, my kids would most likely label me:
    • "The Boss"
    • "The Talker"
    • "The Helper"
    • "The Thinker"
  1. How do you react when others hurt your feelings?
    • I give them the quiet and silent treatment -- that usually drives them crazy!
    • I am not afraid of rocking the boat, so I have no problem confronting the situation head-on
    • I am typically emotional in my response
    • If an apology is offered, I easily forgive and look for ways to restore harmony

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