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QUIZ: What's your parenting style?

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This quiz is based on Rebecca English's article that was published on The Conversation.


Real talk: parenting is not easy. Not only do you want to raise obedient, diligent children but you want them to be able to feel safe and comfortable enough to explore and become their own people. It's both scary and hard trying to find a balance. 

Take this quiz to find out what type of parent you are and the pro and cons of how your parenting style affects your children.

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What was your result and how do you feel about it? Send us your comments and stories to chatback@parent24.com and we may publish them (anonymously if you wish).

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