What's Your Parenting Style?

[Jessica at Parenting.com]

I'm a benevolent dictator! :p

I just wanted to let y'all know about our awesome new personality test. It's quick and fun -- just answer 15 questions, and we'll tell you all about your style.

Take the test! (http://www.parenting.com/Mom/signalPatterns.jsp?genID=6)

Here's what it said about me. (And I actually agree with it -- which is cool, because I usually don't agree with personality tests. Hmm!)

Benevolent Rule
When it comes to setting rules and expectations with your kids, you're sort of a benevolent dictator – in the nicest way. When you know what's best for them, there's no need to discuss your decisions. But when it's appropriate, you're happy to take a more democratic approach and let your kids have their say. This kind of combination of firmness and fairness means that you can have open discussions with your children while still being able to assert your authority when it matters.

True! I do draw a line in the sand on the things that truly matter. Otherwise, I'm pretty good about going with the flow.

What did the test say about you?

FUN!

[lou]

I was an active, benevolent ruler who sets logical limits. this was pretty accurate, I'm impressed.

[APEMBERTON]

I too am an active, benevolent ruler!! I would say pretty accurate also!!!

[atippit]

i'm an active, one-way, no monkey business mom!

[Dreamweaver40]

I am a benevolent ruler! That was fun thank you for sharing it!

[RedCurls]

hahahaha...im a no monkey business mom too! a little tough bc this is my first!

[eldyahna]

I'm active, benevolent, and logical limits... Pretty accurate I say.

[toddler mom]

I am a Democratic mom...Is that another way to say push over:)

[wright1212]

I was logical limits. I know that is true. I discuss all rules and limits and why with them. But I do stick to those limits, and also listen if they want to discuss it. I stongly believe in knowing what to expect at each age, ensuring there is a time for play and work, and choosing my battles. Why fight over clothes when I could get an extra hug before work instead. Even with a child with autism we have few behavior problems along with them not being 'the boss, so I am confident I have it right, for us at least!

[Shmop]

Yup. The benevolent dictator too. Let's hope it works and down the road they come out with a sense of responsibility and stability.