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Parenting Commitment Quiz
How Committed Are You to Raising Caring, Confident, Responsible Children?
By Thomas Haller and Chick Moorman
24. I admit to mistakes, and my children see me make amends quickly.
So how did you do?
EXTRA CREDIT: If you approached each item seriously and answered them honestly, give yourself 2 bonus points.
Scoring Key: Count the number of times you answered "yes" and compare it to the scale below.
20-18 yes – SUPER COMMITTED! You are regularly demonstrating and modeling what your children need to see from you as a parent committed to raising responsible, caring, confident children. Give yourself a big pat on the back.
17-14 yes – COMMITTED. Your children will benefit from your level of commitment while you commit to raising it in the future. Congratulations.
13-10 yes – SOMETIMES COMMITTED. You have many worthwhile commitments to your children and still have commitment holes in your parenting style. You have work to do to move up on the commitment index.
9 and below – WISHY WASHY COMMITMENT. Although you demonstrate some admirable commitments, you have a lot of work to do. Begin today by adding to your repertoire of healthy commitments. Your children are worth it.
About the Authors: Thomas Haller and Chick Moorman are the authors of The 10 Commitments: Parenting With Purpose (Personal Power Press, 2004). Visit www.chickmoorman.com and www.thomashaller.com.