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Discipline Questionnaire

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Want to know how well you are parenting your children? Take Dr. Phil's test by answering true or false to the following questions.

Part 1

1. My children can predict the consequences of their actions with a high degree of accuracy.	True	False
2. My children know they have to perform certain things they don't want to do in order to get access to things they do want to do.	True	False
3. My partner and I present a united front regarding rules and discipline to our children.	True	False
4. I adjust my communications to my child to his/her level of understanding, taking his/her age into account.	True	False
5. I am friendly and loving with my children yet I have established myself clearly as a respected authority figure in their lives.	True	False

Part 2

1. I choose rewards and punishments based on what works.	True	False
2. I reward my child for good behavior.	True	False
3. I parent without guilt.	True	False
4. I am sensitive to not over-scheduling my child.	True	False
5. I render discipline without anger.	True	False

Scoring

If you answered "false" to any questions in part one or part two, there are things you can do to more effectively discipline your child.