What kind of dad are you?

What kind of dad are you?

Do you typically function as a Pushover, Dictator, or Engaged Dad? Take the quiz to find out your default style of parenting (on desktop for the best user experience):
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	Never	Rarely	Sometimes	Often	Always
1. I respond to my kid's feelings or needs
2. I use physical punishment as a way of disciplining my kid(s)
3. I take into account my kid's desires before asking them to do something
4. When my kid(s) asks why they have to do something, I say something like, "Because I said so"
5. I explain to my kid(s) how I feel about good vs. bad behavior

	Never	Rarely	Sometimes	Often	Always
6. I spank my kid(s) when they're disobedient
7. I encourage my kid(s) to talk about what's bothering them
8. I find it difficult to discipline my kid(s)
9. I encourage my kid(s) to freely express themselves, even when they disagree with me
10. I punish my kid(s) by taking privileges away with little if any explanation

	Never	Rarely	Sometimes	Often	Always
11. I emphasize the reasons behind the rules I'm enforcing
12. I offer comfort and understanding when my kid(s) is upset
13. I yell or shout when my kid(s) misbehaves
14. I offer praise when my kid(s) behaves well
15. I give into my kid(s) when they get really upset about something

	Never	Rarely	Sometimes	Often	Always
16. I explode in anger towards my kid(s)
17. I threaten my kid with punishment more often than actually giving it
18. I take into account my kid's preferences when making plans for the family
19. I grab my kid(s) when they're disobedient
20. I say there will be punishments but don't actually follow through on them

	Never	Rarely	Sometimes	Often	Always
21. I show respect for my kid's opinions by encouraging them to express them
22. I allow my kid to give input into family rules
23. I criticize or scold my kid(s) to help them improve
24. I spoil my kid(s)
25. I give my kid(s) reasons why rules should be obeyed
26. I threaten or punish my kid(s) with little or no justification

	Never	Rarely	Sometimes	Often	Always
27. I am gentle and kind with my kid(s)
28. I punish my kid(s) by putting them off somewhere alone with little if any explanation
29. I help my kid(s) to understand the impact of their behavior by encouraging them to talk about the consequences of their actions
30. I criticize or scold my kid(s) when their behavior doesn’t meet my expectations
31. I explain the consequences of my kid's behavior
32. I hit my kid(s) when they misbehave

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