How Good Are You at Communicating With Your Children?
Answer honestly to discover your communication style
Question 1
of 8
1. When your child wants to talk, you usually...
A. Stop what you're doing and listen
B. Listen but finish what you're doing
C. Tell them it can wait
D. Rarely have time for long talks
2. How often do you ask your child about their day?
A. Daily, and listen to the answer
B. Sometimes
C. Rarely
D. Never
3. Your child tells you something difficult. You...
A. Listen without judgment
B. Try to fix it immediately
C. Give advice without fully listening
D. React with strong emotion
4. Do you use "I" statements when expressing concerns?
A. Yes, often
B. Sometimes
C. Rarely
D. No, I use blame
5. How often do you give your child your full attention?
A. Most of the time
B. About half the time
C. Rarely
D. I'm often distracted
6. Do you respect your child's opinions even when you disagree?
A. Always
B. Usually
C. Sometimes
D. Rarely
7. How do you handle disagreements with your child?
A. Discuss calmly and find solutions
B. Sometimes get frustrated
C. Usually assert my authority
D. Yell or punish
8. Does your child feel comfortable sharing difficult emotions?
A. Yes, always
B. Usually
C. Sometimes
D. No, they hide their feelings