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