Parenting is a BIG responsibility. Every child is born with a unique personality, and every parent must determine the best way to raise their child. Most parents use the same type of methods that were used on them as a child, but this may not always be the best way.

Through my reading and studying I've developed the following quiz to determine what type of parenting style you were raised with.

1. You ask your child to put away his/her toys but they refuse. You...

A. Have too much to do to worry about what they do.
B. Tell them to pick up the toys right now or they will be punished.
C. Let the child go play. They're young and need to have fun. You can pick the toys up yourself in 5 minutes.
D. Let the child know they are responsible for their toys and offer to help if they will get started.

2. You take your child to the grocery store and they begin to throw a fit when you tell them they cannot have the candy they want. You...

A. Grab them forcefully and threaten to give them a spanking if they don't stop the tantrum.
B. Explain to them that we can't always get what we want and if they don't stop the tantrum then there will be no treat next time.
C. You usually leave the children at home to avoid situations like this.
D. Just get the candy. It can't hurt to give in if it makes them happy.

3. You are at the park with your child and they continually run to play in the places you've asked them not to. You...

A. Have a lot to do. It's a park, what could happen? They'll come back eventually.
B. Immediately take the child home and put them in their room until you say they can come out.
C. Tell the child why you don't want them to play in those areas. And tell them if they do it again then they will have to go home.
D. Don't worry about it. Just stay close to him wherever he goes .

4. It is time for bed, but your child wants to watch a television program and they refuse to go to bed. You...

A. Drag them to their room and restrict TV watching for the next week. No questions asked.
B. Ask them again and if they still refuse let them watch. They can take a nap the next day.
C. They usually fall asleep to the TV when they're ready. The TV is one of the best babysitters there is.
D. Compromise with the child and tell them that if they get their homework done early the next day they can watch a program.

5. Your child is teasing their younger sibling and you've asked them to stop but they continue. You...

A. Pick them up and take them into the other room to have some one on one time. Make sure to let them know how much you love them.
B. Explain to the child why you don't want them to tease and give them a firm ultimatum.
C. Send both children into the other room so you don't have to hear them scream.
D. Give them a punishment, no questions asked. The child should know that they shouldn't tease or disobey you.

There are 4 basic types of parenting styles represented in this quiz. To figure out the one you were raised by use the following key.