Parent Enrichment Pre-Test
Complete the pre-test survey and answer each question honestly; use “Not sure” when you’re unsure.
Raising a young person can be rewarding, difficult, and unpredictable. This survey is not a test of whether you are a good parent or caregiver. It will help us understand what support and tools may be most helpful to families. Please answer honestly. Your answers will not affect your family's participation in The Village. Choose Not sure when you do not know an answer. You may skip the final written question if you prefer not to answer it.
Participant Name
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Knowledge Questions
Read each scenario and choose the best response.
Your teenager has recently started asking for more privacy and spending more time with friends. What is generally the best first response?
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A. Assume the child is hiding something serious.
B. Remove all privacy until the behavior stops.
C. Recognize that growing independence can be part of adolescence, while continuing calm communication and appropriate boundaries.
D. Stop asking questions and allow the child to make every decision alone.
E. Not sure.
Your child comes home upset, begins yelling, and refuses to explain what happened. What is usually the best first step?
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A. Match the child's volume so they understand the seriousness of the situation.
B. Calm yourself, acknowledge that the child is upset, help lower the emotional intensity, and discuss the behavior when everyone is calmer.
C. Immediately give a consequence before asking any questions.
D. Ignore the child's emotions completely because responding will encourage the behavior.
E. Not sure.
Which response best demonstrates listening to understand?
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A. "You should have listened to me the first time."
B. "Before I respond, let me make sure I understand. It sounds like you felt embarrassed and left out. Is that right?"
C. "There is no reason for you to feel that way."
D. "When I was your age, I had much bigger problems."
E. Not sure.
Which response is the best example of discipline that teaches rather than shames?
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A. Giving a clear, related consequence, explaining the reason for it, and helping the child make a better plan.
B. Embarrassing the child so the mistake will be remembered.
C. Changing the consequence several times depending on the parent's mood.
D. Avoiding every consequence because boundaries may damage the relationship.
E. Not sure.
Parenting Confidence and Family Support
For each statement, choose the number that best describes you: 1 = Strongly disagree, 2 = Disagree, 3 = Not sure, 4 = Agree, 5 = Strongly agree.
I understand many of the emotional, social, and developmental changes that are common during the middle and high school years.
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1 - Strongly disagree
2 - Disagree
3 - Not sure
4 - Agree
5 - Strongly agree
I can remain calm and help my child regulate when emotions become intense.
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1 - Strongly disagree
2 - Disagree
3 - Not sure
4 - Agree
5 - Strongly agree
I can listen to my child, communicate respectfully, and repair our connection after a difficult interaction.
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1 - Strongly disagree
2 - Disagree
3 - Not sure
4 - Agree
5 - Strongly agree
I can set clear, loving, and consistent boundaries that help my child develop responsibility.
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1 - Strongly disagree
2 - Disagree
3 - Not sure
4 - Agree
5 - Strongly agree
I can support my child's school success and coach them through decisions without making every decision for them.
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1 - Strongly disagree
2 - Disagree
3 - Not sure
4 - Agree
5 - Strongly agree
I can affirm my child's identity, recognize their strengths, and help our family picture a hopeful future together.
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1 - Strongly disagree
2 - Disagree
3 - Not sure
4 - Agree
5 - Strongly agree
Open-Ended Baseline Question
What is one area of parenting or family life in which you would like more support, confidence, or practical tools?
I feel comfortable working with mentors, school staff, family members, and community organizations when my child or family needs support.
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1 - Strongly disagree
2 - Disagree
3 - Not sure
4 - Agree
5 - Strongly agree
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