1. Your child wants to go to a late-night party. You:

A) Discuss the details and agree if they promise to call you during the night.
B) Agree, but only if they complete all their chores first.
C) Agree, but secretly plan to pick them up earlier than agreed.

2. Your child brings home a bad grade. You:

A) Ask them to explain and then discuss strategies for improvement.
B) Ask them what happened and tell them to do better next time.
C) Ask them if they need a tutor, offering to find one.

3. Your child wants to discuss their feelings about a tough situation. You:

A) Listen carefully and ask guiding questions to help them think it through.
B) Listen and then share a similar experience you had at their age.
C) Listen and suggest they talk to a school counselor for additional support.

4. Your child breaks a house rule. You:

A) Ask them why they broke the rule and what they think a fair consequence would be.
B) Tell them rules are rules and enforce a predetermined consequence.
C) Remind them of the rule and warn that next time there will be a consequence.

5. Your child wants to take up a new hobby. You:

A) Ask them to research the hobby and present the pros and cons.
B) Agree, but only if it doesn't interfere with their existing responsibilities.
C) Agree, as long as it's something they can do independently.

6. Your child is facing a challenge. You:

A) Offer advice but make it clear the final decision is theirs.
B) Offer your opinion on what the best course of action is.
C) Suggest they weigh the pros and cons before making a decision.

7. Your child asks why they have to do a chore. You:

A) Explain that chores are a part of family responsibilities.
B) Say that chores build character and discipline.
C) Suggest that chores are a way to earn more privileges.

8. Your child is upset about a friend issue. You:

A) Listen and ask how they plan to resolve the issue.
B) Listen and offer a few solutions for them to consider.
C) Listen and suggest they seek advice from a trusted adult.

9. Your child wants more freedom. You:

A) Agree to a trial period with new boundaries.
B) Agree, but with more chores added to their list.
C) Agree, but with earlier check-in times.

10. Your child asks for your opinion. You:

A) Share your thoughts but emphasize that it's just one perspective.
B) Share your opinion as advice they should strongly consider.
C) Suggest they gather more opinions before making a decision.