What Kind of Parent Are You?

Discover your parenting style—and what it means for your child’s growth.

Have you ever done or said something to your kid and then muttered under your breath, half-jokingly, “Yikes… they’ll definitely be talking about that in therapy someday”?

You're not alone—and the good news is, you don’t have to wait until they’re 30 to understand the impact of your parenting. Every moment is a chance to refine, adapt, and realign your approach—whether it’s through your tone, your word choices, or simply your presence.

It all starts with awareness and acceptance.

Take this quick quiz to get a feel for your parenting style and see where you might want to go from here. Who knows—maybe I can help you get there.

🌿 Question 1: What discipline style do you prefer?

A. Hugs and kisses—you can never give too much love.

B. A long talk—we process everything together.

C. Timeouts or alone time—sometimes a little distance helps.

D. Natural consequences—I let the world teach the lesson.

🌿 Question 2: What’s your primary reason for being a parent?

A. Hearing my kids laugh—it’s pure joy.

B. Having someone to lean on as I age.

C. I’ve wanted to be a parent since I was a kid myself.

D. I made love, and here we are.

🌿 Question 3: How do you feel when your child makes a mistake?

A. I allow space for their feelings and encourage a growth mindset.

B. I feel worried and try to fix it.

C. I remind them of the rules and consequences.

D. It’s part of learning—no big deal.

🌿 Question 4: How do you structure your child’s day?

A. They need structure but also space.

B. Schedules are sacred.

C. I keep it efficient and productive.

D. We go with the flow.

🌿 Question 5: How do you feel about talking to your child about sex and bodies?

A. I’m totally open—it’s natural and our chats evolve with their age.

B. I want to give the right info, but I get nervous and overprepare.

C. I avoid it—I’d rather they learn in school or from someone else.

D. I just kind of wing it when it comes up—we keep it casual.

✅ Tally Your Answers:

Count how many times you chose A, B, C, or D. Your most frequent letter reveals your parenting style.