Perspective (Parenting)

Question Title

* 1. With regards to your children, how would you describe the typical birth order stereotypes?
    Firstborns are responsible, rule followers, high achievers, and possess a keen sense of right & wrong.
    Middle children are diplomatic, walk to a different drumbeat, competitive, loyal, big on friendships.
    Last born are entertainers, spontaneous, charmers, fun seekers, w/exceptional people skills.

This is a pretty accurate description of my kids

This describes my kids to a large degree, but one is a blend of certain traits.

My kids may display one trait of their stereotype, but that's about it.

My kids do not match the birth order traits at all.

Question Title

* 2. Do you have a child that acts like either you or your spouse? (Check all that apply.)

At least one child acts more like dad

At least one child acts more like mom

One child is an outlier that we are still trying to figure out

Question Title

* 3. Do you find it easier to parent the child who...

...is most like you?

...is most different from you?

...whether they are alike or different than me doesn't play a factor in parenting.

Question Title

* 4. Research suggests that a parent usually influences the child of the opposite sex more than the child of the same sex. In other words, the father has more influence on the daughters, and the mother has more influence on the sons. Is this true in your family?

True

False

Question Title

* 5. Do the same behaviors that drive you crazy in your children also drive you crazy with adults?

True

False

Question Title

* 6. During a conflict or difference of opinion with a child, which of the following is MOST OFTEN the reason you bring in your spouse?

To support my position

To hear a different point of view

To be the judge

Question Title

* 7. If you are taking this survey, you have at least two children. (Some of you have more.) Can you relate a quick memory or story that describes the differences in their personalities/traits/behaviors? It could be the first time you saw a difference among siblings, or an on-going family discussion about the differences you see.

Question Title

* 8. Based on your response in #7, which best describes your parenting:

My expectations are the same for each child and my approach is the same for each child.

My expectations are the same for each child but my approach is different for each child.

My expectations are different for each child, but my approach is the same for each child.

My expectations are different for each child, thus my approach is different for each child.