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What Is My Parenting Style? — Self-Assessment
63 questions·10 min·5 dimensions and a separate readiness-to-change module·up to 14 clinical frameworks·5 report sections
Reviewed by Gildas Garrec, CBT practitioner
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This test describes your way of parenting: the structure you set and maintain, the flexibility with which you adjust, the warmth of the bond day to day, and the way you speak in difficult moments. Authoritarian, permissive, democratic: these are not a ranking but different approaches, each consistent in its own way. The report shows where yours fits.
What you receive — a report written from your answers: what stands out, what sustains it, and where to start. This week, this month, later on.
How it is built — each axis is analyzed on its own, then cross-read with the others, through clinical reading frameworks. Your detailed answers are attached as an appendix. See an example report
The test runs over 63 questions and takes about 10 min, for a price of $3.60.
We'd also suggest reading the book Adolescence in Crisis, to take this reflection further. It's included in the price and downloadable.
If you have a question about your report, write to us at contact@psychologieetserenite.com: a psychotherapist will reply within 48 hours.
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What Is My Parenting Style? — Self-Assessment — a 63-question self-assessment, about 10 min. This test describes how you parent, without ranking it on a scale of good and bad: structure, flexibility, warmth and communication. Once finished, you receive a detailed PDF report ($3.60): an interpretation of its 5 dimensions, a radar chart, up to 14 clinical reading frameworks and a personalized action plan. It is designed to help you know yourself better.
This interactive test covers your way of parenting: structure and rules, flexibility and adjustment, warmth in the bond, communication, and readiness to change. What the test asks, for example Structure and rules “I explain to my child the reason for the rule I've just set.” “I allow something one day and forbid it the next, with no stable rule.” Flexibility and adaptation “Before making a decision, I listen to my child set out their arguments in full.” “I make the call without discussion, even when there would be room to talk it over.” Warmth and connection “I ask my child questions about the things they are passionate about.” “I keep my mistakes to myself rather than admitting them in front of my child.” Parental communication “I explain to my child what led me to make the decision I made.” “I threaten my child with things that I then don't follow through on.” Readiness to change “What I've just described weighs on my life as a parent.” “I want to take action to better support my child in this area.”
About this test
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Dimensions assessed
- ●Your view of your parenting style- The way you explain your parenting style, before the test tells you anything. This section does not measure any difficulty or produce a level: it simply records your initial view.
- ●Structure and rules- How you set and maintain boundaries in daily life.
- ●Flexibility and adaptation- How you adjust your approach to needs and situations.
- ●Warmth and connection- The quality of the emotional bond you maintain with your child.
- ●Parental communication- How you communicate with your child, especially in difficult moments.
- ●Readiness to Change- Your openness to exploring and evolving your parenting style.
Reference frameworks and authors
- Baumrind D. — Child care practices anteceding three patterns of preschool behavior (Diana Baumrind, 1966)
There is no perfect parenting style. This test is based on Diana Baumrind's research on parenting practices — it explores how you set rules, offer warmth and support, and allow your child to develop autonomy. No result defines the quality of your love for your child.
Why take this test?
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This test describes your way of parenting: the structure you set and maintain, the flexibility with which you adjust, the warmth of the bond day to day, and the way you speak in difficult moments. Authoritarian, permissive, democratic: these are not a ranking but different approaches, each consistent in its own way. The report shows where yours fits.
The questionnaire explores 5 areas: Your view of your parenting style, Structure and rules, Flexibility and adaptation, Warmth and connection, Parental communication. Your answers support reflection, not a diagnosis. A separate module explores readiness to change; it is not another trait of the model presented.
Dimensions explored
These are the aspects explored by this questionnaire. Your answers help put them into perspective.
Your view of your parenting style
The way you explain your parenting style, before the test tells you anything. This section does not measure any difficulty or produce a level: it simply records your initial view.
Structure and rules
How you set and maintain boundaries in daily life.
Flexibility and adaptation
How you adjust your approach to needs and situations.
Warmth and connection
The quality of the emotional bond you maintain with your child.
Parental communication
How you communicate with your child, especially in difficult moments.
Readiness to Change
Your openness to exploring and evolving your parenting style.
How does it work?
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Take the test
Answer the 63 questions honestly. There are no right or wrong answers — just choose the option that best describes you. The test takes about 10 min.
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Proceed to payment
Once you finish the test, pay $3.60 securely to unlock your full report. No registration required.
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Download your detailed PDF report
For a comprehensive analysis, get your PDF report (5 dimensions analyzed, radar chart, personalized recommendations, action plan). Instant download after secure payment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this test measure?
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This test evaluates 5 psychological dimensions: Your view of your parenting style, Structure and rules, Flexibility and adaptation, Warmth and connection, Parental communication. The report distinguishes the areas explored and their limits of interpretation. A separate module explores readiness to change; it is not another trait of the model presented.
How long does this test take?
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The test contains 63 questions and takes approximately 10 min to complete. You can answer at your own pace — your progress is automatically saved in your browser.
How does this test work?
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The test is anonymous and requires no registration. After completing it, you immediately see a preview of your results. The detailed PDF report, with in-depth analysis, charts and personalized recommendations, is available for $3.60.
Is this test scientifically validated?
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This questionnaire draws on 5 dimensions from recognized psychological frameworks (Your view of your parenting style, Structure and rules, Flexibility and adaptation…). It's a self-assessment tool for reflection, not a clinical diagnostic instrument: it has not undergone formal psychometric validation (sample, reliability coefficient) and does not replace a professional assessment.
What does the PDF report contain?
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Your report includes an analysis by dimension, explanations and personalised points for reflection and a separate readiness-to-change module. Scores are interpreted according to the purpose and limitations of this questionnaire.
Is my data kept confidential?
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No account creation, no email required — no sign-up needed at all. Your answers are sent to our servers while you take the test. All data is automatically deleted after 30 days — see our Privacy page for full detail.
Who is this test for?
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Check the introduction for who should answer: an adult, child or teenager. Do not answer on someone else’s behalf if the questionnaire asks for their own perspective.
Can I retake the test later?
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Yes, you can retake this test as many times as you wish. Some people take it again after several months to observe how their profile evolves. Each new attempt generates its own report — previous answers are not reused.
What should I do with my results?
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The report organises your answers and offers points for reflection. You can discuss it with a professional; it does not replace their assessment or prescribe treatment.
Can people close to me also take it?
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Yes. Each person gets their own anonymous, unique report, based on THEIR answers. Comparing profiles within a family or couple can be useful — provided each person takes the test honestly and on their own, without influencing one another during the answers.
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