Allen Counseling Clinic

1. When my child makes a mistake, I:
A) Discuss the situation calmly and help them learn from it.
B) Enforce consequences immediately to prevent future mistakes.
C) Let it go, as I believe they will learn on their own.
D) Ignore it; it’s their responsibility to figure things out.

2. My approach to setting rules for my child is:
A) Discuss the situation calmly and help them learn from it.
B) Enforce consequences immediately to prevent future mistakes.
C) Let it go, as I believe they will learn on their own.
D) Ignore it; it’s their responsibility to figure things out.

3. When my child expresses an opinion I disagree with, I:
A) Discuss the situation calmly and help them learn from it.
B) Enforce consequences immediately to prevent future mistakes.
C) Let it go, as I believe they will learn on their own.
D) Ignore it; it’s their responsibility to figure things out.

4. When it comes to discipline, I:
A) Discuss the situation calmly and help them learn from it.
B) Enforce consequences immediately to prevent future mistakes.
C) Let it go, as I believe they will learn on their own.
D) Ignore it; it’s their responsibility to figure things out.

5. My relationship with my child is:
A) Discuss the situation calmly and help them learn from it.
B) Enforce consequences immediately to prevent future mistakes.
C) Let it go, as I believe they will learn on their own.
D) Ignore it; it’s their responsibility to figure things out.

6. When my child breaks a rule, I:
A) Discuss the situation calmly and help them learn from it.
B) Enforce consequences immediately to prevent future mistakes.
C) Let it go, as I believe they will learn on their own.
D) Ignore it; it’s their responsibility to figure things out.

7. When my child succeeds, I:
A) Discuss the situation calmly and help them learn from it.
B) Enforce consequences immediately to prevent future mistakes.
C) Let it go, as I believe they will learn on their own.
D) Ignore it; it’s their responsibility to figure things out.

8. When my child struggles with something, I:
A) Discuss the situation calmly and help them learn from it.
B) Enforce consequences immediately to prevent future mistakes.
C) Let it go, as I believe they will learn on their own.
D) Ignore it; it’s their responsibility to figure things out.

9. When setting expectations, I:
A) Discuss the situation calmly and help them learn from it.
B) Enforce consequences immediately to prevent future mistakes.
C) Let it go, as I believe they will learn on their own.
D) Ignore it; it’s their responsibility to figure things out.

10. My approach to my child’s independence is:
A) Discuss the situation calmly and help them learn from it.
B) Enforce consequences immediately to prevent future mistakes.
C) Let it go, as I believe they will learn on their own.
D) Ignore it; it’s their responsibility to figure things out.

11. When my child asks for something they really want, I:
A) Discuss the situation calmly and help them learn from it.
B) Enforce consequences immediately to prevent future mistakes.
C) Let it go, as I believe they will learn on their own.
D) Ignore it; it’s their responsibility to figure things out.

12. When it comes to my child’s friends, I:
A) Discuss the situation calmly and help them learn from it.
B) Enforce consequences immediately to prevent future mistakes.
C) Let it go, as I believe they will learn on their own.
D) Ignore it; it’s their responsibility to figure things out.

13. If my child wants to take part in an activity I don’t approve of, I:
A) Discuss the situation calmly and help them learn from it.
B) Enforce consequences immediately to prevent future mistakes.
C) Let it go, as I believe they will learn on their own.
D) Ignore it; it’s their responsibility to figure things out.

14. When my child behaves poorly in public, I:
A) Discuss the situation calmly and help them learn from it.
B) Enforce consequences immediately to prevent future mistakes.
C) Let it go, as I believe they will learn on their own.
D) Ignore it; it’s their responsibility to figure things out.

15. My approach to monitoring my child’s schoolwork is:
A) Discuss the situation calmly and help them learn from it.
B) Enforce consequences immediately to prevent future mistakes.
C) Let it go, as I believe they will learn on their own.
D) Ignore it; it’s their responsibility to figure things out.

16. When my child expresses strong emotions, I:
A) Discuss the situation calmly and help them learn from it.
B) Enforce consequences immediately to prevent future mistakes.
C) Let it go, as I believe they will learn on their own.
D) Ignore it; it’s their responsibility to figure things out.

17. If my child wants to make a decision I disagree with, I:
A) Discuss the situation calmly and help them learn from it.
B) Enforce consequences immediately to prevent future mistakes.
C) Let it go, as I believe they will learn on their own.
D) Ignore it; it’s their responsibility to figure things out.

18. My child is struggling with a task. I:
A) Discuss the situation calmly and help them learn from it.
B) Enforce consequences immediately to prevent future mistakes.
C) Let it go, as I believe they will learn on their own.
D) Ignore it; it’s their responsibility to figure things out.

19. When my child receives criticism or feedback, I:
A) Discuss the situation calmly and help them learn from it.
B) Enforce consequences immediately to prevent future mistakes.
C) Let it go, as I believe they will learn on their own.
D) Ignore it; it’s their responsibility to figure things out.

20. My approach to encouraging responsibility is:
A) Discuss the situation calmly and help them learn from it.
B) Enforce consequences immediately to prevent future mistakes.
C) Let it go, as I believe they will learn on their own.
D) Ignore it; it’s their responsibility to figure things out.