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