Are you a Good or a Bad Parent?

Parents often wonder if they are good or bad. Being a parent is hard and takes a lot of time, energy and patience. Not everyone is ready to be a parent, and sometimes we make honest mistakes but our parenting can also be damaging for our children, even if that’s not our intention.

Some parents want to be seen as cool and friends, while others know children need rules and discipline. Parenting is not easy. Do you think you’re a good parent? Take the quiz to find out!

Created by: Emily

How many children do you have or plan on having?
- As many as me and my partner want.
- The number of children we plan on having depends on our finances.
- I don’t know... they just keep coming!
- Ideally, we would like to have 3-4 children max.
Are bad words allowed in your house?
- No.
- It’s so funny when kids swear!
- I slap my child every time he swears! He didn’t learn that language from me!
- I explain to my children bad words are forbidden in general because they are rude and impolite words.
Do you ever post photos of your children on social media?
- Sometimes, but the photos are all appropriate.
- I post pictures and videos of my children crying when I discipline them.
- Rarely and when I do you can’t recognize the child nor the environment around her.
- All the time! I love to post photos and videos of my children doing funny, crazy and stupid things!
Would you ever consider profit from your children on social media?
- Obviously! Money doesn’t grow on trees, you know?
- Never and I’m against it. The photos of my children are all in private mode.
Would you ever smoke in front of your children?
- I was never a smoker.
- Yes. I can, but they don’t.
- I quitted smoking before I got pregnant.
- I smoked during my pregnancy, so, who cares?
You’re walking with your children at the mall. How does it go?
- I mind my own business and let them wander free.
- I explain it’s dangerous for them to wander and to be aware of strangers. I encourage them to remain nearby.
- I allow them some space but keep a close eye on them.
- I force them to stay by my side at all times and if they try to run I’ll yell and threaten to slap them.
It’s cold outside but your child doesn’t want to wear a jacket. What’s your reaction?
- I threaten to slap him if he doesn’t wear the jacket.
- I explain why he needs to wear a jacket.
- If the child doesn’t consent, I won’t force him.
- I make him wear the jacket but if he throws a tantrum perhaps I’ll allow him to take it off.
Is your children’s personal hygiene important?
- I take great pride in my clean children. And if they soil their pretty clothes they will be grounded for a month!
- Kids are messy, let’s them be! If my children don’t want to brush their teeth or taking a bath, I won’t force them.
- Of course. But sometimes we can’t control everything.
- I took the time to explain to my children why personal hygiene is important for their health and well-being.
Your child accomplished something at school (won a prize, best grade in class, etc.). What’s your reaction?
- I praise him and take him out for an ice cream or buy him a present as a reward.
- It’s good, I guess?
- I celebrate his achievement and express my pride in him. I also promise and will give him that thing he always wanted for his birthday or Christmas.
- He did nothing more than his obligation, besides studying is the only job he has! I don’t get presents when I’m good at my work!
Now the other way around: your child scored a low grade at class. What’s your reaction?
- I consol him and say he’ll do better next time.
- “Don’t worry, son. I’m a high-school drop-out myself!”
- I encourage him and we both try to identify what went wrong. I may arrange for a tutor if need be.
- I yell at him how “dumb” and “stupid” he is and spank him. Then he’s grounded until he provides me with better grades!
Your child did something wrong and acknowledged it. What’s your reaction?
- You praise him for being truthful but explain why what he did was wrong and that he must promise never to do it again.
- You scold him for his mistake and threaten to spank him the next time he does something like that.
- You’re proud of him for telling the truth.
- You don’t particularly care.
You have several children. Do you treat them differently?
- No, I treat all my children equality.
- I always favor the smart ones and ask the dumbest why he can’t be more like his siblings.
- It depends on the child: while they’ll all equality have my love and affection, some may need more attention or encouragement than others.
- I just wish I didn’t have so many children.
Your child is misbehaving in front of relatives. What do you do?
- How dare he humiliating me in front of the family? I scold him there and then and I might whip a slap or two!
- I try to calm him down. If it doesn’t work, perhaps I’ll have to return home.
- I calm him down. Later, at home, I explain why his behavior was wrong and depending on the seriousness of the situation, I might ground him or not.
- I laugh. Kids will be kids!
How do your children deal with homework?
- I’m against homework so they don't have to do it.
- They better get it done otherwise I’ll spank them!
- I always help them with it.
- I allow them to do it on their own. If they need my help, they need only to ask.
Your child has a fever. What do you do?
- Go to the doctor immediately.
- I call my homoeopathist. I’m vegan, anti-vaxx and anti-doctors.
- I make a measurement of the fever. If it’s low-grade, I let the child rest and take care of her; if it’s high I’ll take him to the hospital to get a professional opinion.
- I’ll Google what to do.
Your child is growing and has her own taste in clothing now. How does it go?
- I don’t think so. My kids will dress what I tell them to dress.
- I don’t care.
- I’m a bit sad they don’t enjoy my taste in clothing but I let them dress as they like.
- I don’t mind them experimenting with personal style as long as it’s age appropriate.
Are you planning on having “the talk” with your children when they reach puberty?
- I have my children on a leech: there’s neither dating nor sex as while they are living under my roof.
- It will be awkward, but yes.
- They probably already lost their virginity before puberty, anyway…
- Of course. I’ll explain that sex is a serious matter and should be done with someone they are truly in love with. Also, if they decide to engage in sexual activities, I’ll encourage them to always use protection to prevent an unwanted pregnancy and diseases.
Imagine: your pre-teen daughter wants to wear revealing and tight clothes. What’s your reaction?
- I slap her and yell I didn’t raise a little sl*t and that she won’t buy no prostitute clothes with my money.
- I don’t particularly approve and I tell her that, but if that’s what she wants…
- You go, girl! She’s hot like momma.
- I sit her down and have a talk: I’ll explain why those clothes are not appropriate for her age and besides not being comfortable they might lead to dangerous situations because, even if that’s not her intention, they send the wrong message.
Imagine: you and your children’s other parent have a conflicted relationship. Do you talk badly about them to or in front of the children?
- Sometimes we unintentionally fight in front of the children and I feel bad about it.
- Why not? They need to know their father/mother is a piece of s---!
- Never: we have to set our differences aside when we are dealing with the children.
- My child doesn’t even know who his father is!
Imagine: you’re a single or divorced parent. Would you ever bring a sexual date to your house?
- Only if he or she was my girlfriend/boyfriend but we would never “get it on” with my children in the house.
- Out of the question: my private life should remain private to my children unless it’s official and they’ll become their stepfather/mother.
- Why not? I have sexual needs and my children must stop being so selfish all the time!
- I always bring my sexual dates home! Children work wonders to attract suitors! And I don’t care if they hear the sex or not.

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