Does My Child Have Good Social Skills? — Parent Test

This interactive test covers listening, speaking, speaking up, rejection, isolation, attachment, commitments, support, boundaries, conflict, anger, repair, empathy and readiness to change. What the test asks, for example Listening Whether, when a friend is telling a story, your child jumps straight in with their own. Whether your child asks their friends how their match or their weekend went. Speaking Whether, at recess, your child waits for classmates to suggest which game to play. Whether, in the playground, your child goes up to talk to others without waiting to feel at ease. Speaking up Whether, in group work at school, your child takes the end of the table and lets the others get on with it. Whether, in a group conversation, your child speaks, then lets the others have their say. Rejection Whether, when a classmate turns down their invitation, your child gets discouraged and gives up trying again. Whether your child volunteers for a class project, or invites someone home for the first time. Isolation Whether, when a group of children is already playing, your child hovers around the edges and stays out. Whether, at a birthday party or a club full of strangers, your child quickly finds a place in the group. Attachment Whether the friendships your child makes run out of steam quickly and end up stopping. Whether your child keeps the friends who are good for them, rather than the ones who just happen to be around. Commitments Whether your child promises a friend to come over or bring something back, and then forgets. Whether, in a group presentation, your child does their part and hands it in, without leaving it to the others. Support Whether, in the playground, your child walks past a child on their own and goes to play elsewhere. Whether, when a friend is going through a hard time, your child calls them and invites them over. Boundaries Whether your child refuses to lend their toys or to let a classmate sit on their bed. Whether, when a friend goes too far, your child tells them so and sets the limit. Conflict Whether, in an argument, your child answers back instantly, without the slightest pause. Whether your child tells a friend they disagree, and the friendship carries on. Anger Whether, when your child loses a game, they knock over the board or leave the table. Whether your child sticks to the rules of the game even when they do not suit them. Repair Whether, when your child has been in the wrong, it takes a long talk before they apologize. Whether, after falling out with someone, your child makes the first move rather than waiting for the other child. Empathy Whether your child voices disagreement with a harsh or hurtful remark. Whether, when telling you about an argument, your child also explains what the other child had in mind. Readiness to change Whether what you've just described weighs on your daily life. Whether you want to change the way you function day to day.