1. People describe me as being lenient.
2. I don’t control my teen.
3. I am very involved, but I don’t try to control my teen.
4. I am a very understanding parent.
5. People describe me as a strict parent.
6. My teen has been described as mature beyond their years.
7. My teen’s emotions aren’t very important.
8. Rules are made by parents without discussion.
9. I am often focused on my own needs.
10. I let my teen choose what he wants to do.
11. I set limits on my teen’s behavior.
12. My teen is often bratty.
13. My teen is confident and independent.
14. I don’t trust the decisions my teen makes.
15. I believe that most teens should be spanked.
16. My teen is defiant.
17. I am very protective of my teen.
18. My teenager has run away.
19. Rules are self-explanatory.
20. My teen does not have any restraints on him/her.
21. I am consistent with parenting.
22. I can be impulsive in my decision making.
23. I provide for my teen’s basic needs.
24. My teen doesn’t have any friends.
25. I have to tell my teen what to do all the time.
26. I would describe myself as somewhat uninvolved.
27. I take care of my own social and emotional needs.
28. I am aware of my teen’s emotional and social needs.
29. I have clear standards for behavior.
30. My teen often provides for himself/herself.
31. People are always picking on my teen.
32. I am very involved with my teen.
33. I trust that my teen can make good choices.
34. I attempt to understand my teen’s feelings.
35. I am honest with my teen.
36. My teen has had problems in truancy and delinquency.