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