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What's Your Parenting Style?
10 honest questions. No judgement. Just clarity on how you parent — and what your children need most from you.
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Your toddler is screaming in the supermarket because you said no to sweets. What do you do?
Kneel down, name their feeling, and wait for them to calm down before explaining why
Acknowledge it briefly — "I know you're disappointed" — pick them up and keep shopping
Firmly say "we don't do that" and move them to the next aisle without negotiating
Give them the sweets — it's not worth the battle today
It's 8:30pm and your child is refusing to go to bed. Your approach?
Sit with them, talk about why bedtime matters, offer choices within the boundary
"I love you, it's bedtime, I'll sit for 5 minutes then I'm going downstairs." Done.
Bedtime is bedtime. Lights off, door closed. They'll learn the routine.
Let them stay up — they'll fall asleep when they're tired
Your 7-year-old says "I hate you!" after you enforce a screen time limit. Your gut reaction?
Feel hurt but respond with: "I can hear you're really angry. That's okay. The rule stays."
Say "I know. Screen time is still over." and walk away calmly
"We don't speak to each other like that. You've lost 10 minutes tomorrow too."
Give them 10 more minutes to avoid the conflict
How structured is your typical day with the kids?
Very structured — routine gives them (and me) security
Loosely structured — anchor points but flexible in between
We follow the children's lead and see where the day goes
Honestly? We wing it most days
Your child doesn't want to share their toy at a playdate. What do you do?
Explain that the other child feels sad, and help them find a way to play together
Set a timer — "In 5 minutes it's their turn" — and enforce it
"We share in this house. Give it to them now, please."
Let them work it out themselves — it's how they learn
You lost your temper and shouted at your child. What happens next?
Apologise, explain what happened in your body, and reconnect physically
Say "I'm sorry I shouted. That wasn't okay." and move on without spiralling
Feel bad but don't apologise — parents shouldn't have to say sorry
Beat yourself up about it for the rest of the day
When it comes to homework or learning, your approach is:
Follow their curiosity — learning happens everywhere, not just at a desk
Balance — some structure, some freedom, adjust based on the child
Clear expectations — homework gets done first, then free time
I don't push it — they'll engage when they're ready
How do you feel about your child taking physical risks (climbing trees, rough play)?
Totally fine — they need to learn their limits
I observe quietly and only step in if there's genuine danger
I narrate what I see — "that branch looks slippery" — to build their awareness
I prefer them to play safe — I'd rather prevent the injury
Your friend's child is badly behaved during a playdate. What do you think?
Every child is different — I wonder what's going on underneath the behaviour
Not my circus. I focus on my own child and set boundaries in my space
Honestly? I notice and privately think they need firmer boundaries
Kids will be kids — I don't judge other parents
Which statement feels most like YOU?
I want my children to feel deeply understood, even when it's hard for me
I want to be warm AND firm — connection with clear boundaries
I believe structure and consistency are the greatest gifts I can give my children
I trust my children to find their own way — I'm here when they need me
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