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Are You on the RIGHT TRACK With Your Teen?

Ever wonder if your choices are truly guiding your teen towards happiness and success? Do you have days where you feel like you’re missing the mark, but can’t quite figure out how or why? Take this quiz to discover your unique strengths and pinpoint any gaps. Then get tailored tips to set your teen up to truly thrive.

Instructions:
Select the answers that best describe your typical interactions and experiences with your teen. Click the "Next" button on the bottom right to proceed to the next question.

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Question 1 of 20

I worry about my teen:

     

 

A

All the time

B

Sometimes

C

Rarely

D

Never

Question 2 of 20

When I show my teen affection, they

A

Push me away

B

Tolerate it—barely

C

Return my affection

D

Seem indifferent

Question 3 of 20

If I suspect something is going on with my teen, I:

A

Search through their phone or room to uncover what's going on.

B

Invite them to coffee to connect and talk.

C

Worry because I'm not sure what to do.

D

Ignore it, they'll figure it out themselves.

Question 4 of 20

When my teen is stressed out about school, I:

A

Ask them what specific things are stressing them out and listen.

B

Assure them they have nothing to be stressed about.

C

Tell them exactly what they need to do to reduce their stress.

D

Try to stay calm and supportive, but often feel at a loss for how to help effectively.

Question 5 of 20

When my teen expresses an opinion I disagree with, I:

A

Explain to them why they are wrong, so they learn.

B

Shut down the conversation immediately.

C

Try to understand their perspective.

D

Stay quiet but worry about why they think that way.

Question 6 of 20

When my teen is struggling they:

A

Blame it on me or someone else.

B

Talk to me about it openly.

C

Act out or break down emotionally.

D

Shut down and try to hide it from me.

Question 7 of 20

When I ask my teen to do a task, they usually: 

A

Have a meltdown.

B

Ignore me.

C

Complain but eventually do it

D

Do it happily.

Question 8 of 20

When I give my teen a compliment, they:

A

Smile and say, "Thanks!"

B

Roll their eyes.

C

Tell me to stop pressuring them

D

Act embarrassed but seem pleased.

Question 9 of 20

When my teen challenges my authority, I:

A

Get upset and take their phone away.

B

Feel dismissed and hold a grudge.

C

Get curious and try to understand why.

D

Step away to cool off, but am unsure of what to do next.

Question 10 of 20

When I give my teen advice, they:

A

Listen and consider it.

B

Ignore it.

C

Get defensive.

D

Seem annoyed but may take it to heart.

Question 11 of 20

If my teen cleans their room, but it's not even close to my standards, I

A

Give them a consequence to motivate them to try harder next time.

B

Clean it for them.

C

Point out what they did do well and acknowledge their effort.

D

Point out all the things they missed and tell them to do it again.

Question 12 of 20

My teen does what I tell them:

A

The first time I ask.

B

Most of the time, but sometimes needs reminders.

C

After I've repeated myself many, MANY times.

D

Only when I lose my $#*!

Question 13 of 20

The best word to describe my teen on most days is:

A

Challenging

B

Vulnerable

C

Resilient

D

Self-Reliant

Question 14 of 20

My teen and I fight:

A

Every day. It's exhausting.

B

Frequently. We have good days and bad ones.

C

Occasionally, but we usually resolve things quickly.

D

Never. They know better!

Question 15 of 20

My teen is motivated by:

A

Nothing; I have to nag them a lot.

B

I’m not sure what drives them; they don’t really talk about it.

C

A hobby or interest we talk about a lot.

D

Peer approval and acceptance.

Question 16 of 20

When my teen rolls their eyes at me, I:

A

Put a stop to it right away – disrespect isn’t tolerated EVER!

B

Laugh it off; it’s just part of being a teenager.

C

Assume there's more going on and calmly ask what's up.

D

Try to stay calm but am unsure how to respond effectively.

Question 17 of 20

If my teen has a dream I think is unrealistic, I:

A

Try to steer them towards a more attainable goal.

B

Point out how ridiculous it is and persuade them to let it go.

C

Trust their instincts and support them through thick and thin.

D

Keep my opinion to myself and stay out of it as much as I can.

Question 18 of 20

My teen's choice in friends is:

A

Reassuring—I feel good about their choices.

B

Concerning—I usually have to step in.

C

Mysterious—they keep their friends and social life to themselves.

D

Limited—they struggle to make or keep friends.

Question 19 of 20

When my teen shows interest in something new, I:

A

Get super excited and sign them up for everything I can find without them even asking.

B

Encourage them to explore it and ask them about it.

C

Do my best to act interested when they talk about it.

D

Ignore it, they'll lose interest soon enough.

Question 20 of 20

When my teen faces a setback, I:

A

Go all out to make them feel better and move on quickly.

B

Listen, validate their feelings and empower them to find solutions.

C

Hesitate to interfere, fearing I might make things worse.

D

Point out what they should have done differently.

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