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 The following questionnaire is divided into two parts with fifteen statements each. Part I is designed to help you identify your beliefs about being a parent. Part II focuses on your current home situation. As you read each statement, decide how much you agree with it. Then write the number from 1 to 5 that corresponds to your level of agreement: 1..strongly disagree; 2..disagree; 3..neutral; 4..agree; 5..strongly agree |
| __ | Part I: Beliefs 1. It is better to give a little ground and protect the peace than to stand firm and provoke a fight. |
| __ | 2. Children need discipline that hurts a little so that they will remember the lesson later. |
| __ | 3. Children shouldn’t always get their
way, but usually we ought to learn to listen to what they ~~have to say. |
| __ | 4. The parent-child relationship is like
a war in which if the parent wins, both sides win; but if ~~the parent loses, both sides lose. |
| __ | 5. If parents provide a good environment, children will pretty much raise themselves. |
| __ | 6. The parent’s role is like that of a teacher who is preparing the child for a final exam called life. |
| __ | 7. Childhood is so short that parents should do everything to make it a happy time. |
| __ | 8. “Spare the rod and spoil the child” is still the best policy. |
| __ | 9. Children need to learn what they may
or may not do, but we don’t have to use punishment ~~to teach. |
| __ | 10. Whether we like it or not, children have the last word about what they will or won’t do. |
| __ | 11. If you let children have pretty free
rein, they will eventually learn from the consequences ~~ of their behavior what is appropriate. |
| __ | 12. Children first have to learn that the parent is boss. |
| __ | 13. Too many children today talk back to their parents when they should just quietly obey them. |
| __ | 14. If we want children to respect us, we must first treat them with respect. |
| __ | 15. You can never do too much for your child
if it comes from genuine love. Part II: Actions |
| __ | 16. I often have to call my child more than once to get her or him out of bed in the morning. |
| __ | 17. I have to constantly stay on top of my child to get things done. |
| __ | 18. When my child misbehaves, he or she usually knows what the consequences will be. |
| __ | 19. I often get angry and yell at my child. |
| __ | 20. I often feel that my child is taking advantage of my good nature. |
| __ | 21. We have discussed chores at our home and everybody takes part. |
| __ | 22. My child gets a spanking at least once a month. |
| __ | 23. My child has no regular chores around the home, but will occasionally pitch in when asked. |
| __ | 24. I usually give my child clear instructions as to how I want something done. |
| __ | 25. My child is finicky eater, so I have
to try various combinations to make sure he or she gets ~~~the proper nutrition. |
| __ | 26. I don’t call my child names, and I don’t expect to be called names by my child. |
| __ | 27. I usually give my child choices between
two appropriate alternatives rather than telling my ~~~child what to do. |
| __ | 28. I have to threaten my child with punishment at least once a week. |
| __ | 29. I wish my child wouldn’t interrupt my conversations so often. |
| __ | 30. My child usually gets up and ready without my help in the morning. |
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