Based on: Robinson, C., Mandleco, B., Olsen, S. F., & Hart, C. H. (1995). Authoritative, authoritarian, and
permissive parenting practices: Development of a new measure. Psychological Reports, 77, 819–830.
PARENT ENGAGEMENT MODULES SERIES
Module 2: Using Positive Discipline to Support Your Child’s Development
01/2020
Parenting Style Questionnaire
Please rate how often you engage in the different parenting practices listed below. Scores
range from “Never” to “Always” on a six-point scale. At the end of each section, add up
your scores and divide the total by the number of questions in that section to find your
calculated score for that category. The highest calculated score indicates your preferred
parenting style.
Authoritative Parenting Style
1. I am responsive to my child’s feelings and needs.
Rate your response. Choose from 1 (never) to 6 (always):
2. I take my child’s wishes into consideration before I ask him/her to do something.
Rate your response. Choose from 1 (never) to 6 (always):
3. I explain to my child how I feel about his/her good/bad behavior.
Rate your response. Choose from 1 (never) to 6 (always):
4. I encourage my child to talk about his/her feelings and problems.
Rate your response. Choose from 1 (never) to 6 (always):
5. I encourage my child to freely “speak his/her mind,” even if he/she disagrees with me.
Rate your response. Choose from 1 (never) to 6 (always):
6. I explain the reasons behind my expectations.
Rate your response. Choose from 1 (never) to 6 (always):
7. I provide comfort and understanding when my child is upset.
Rate your response. Choose from 1 (never) to 6 (always):
