Quiz
1. Being an avid baseball fan, you are thrilled when your son says he wants to play pee wee baseball:
2. Your child comes home with a new drawing she did in class. You:
3. Your child comes home from kindergarten and lets you know that she knew all her colors when the teacher asked. You say:
4. Your daughter and her new friend have just had a disagreement. Your daughter has come home in tears:
5. You and your kid go down to the local park. He sees a group of boys he wants to play with. You:
1. Being an avid baseball fan, you are thrilled when your son says he wants to play pee wee baseball:
You make sure you attend some of his practices and games and are thrilled to see your child having fun.
2. Your child comes home with a new drawing she did in class. You:
Ask about her lovely art work and then display it on the refrigerator.
3. Your child comes home from kindergarten and lets you know that she knew all her colors when the teacher asked. You say:
"Isn't that terrific! You must be the smartest person in the class!"
4. Your daughter and her new friend have just had a disagreement. Your daughter has come home in tears:
You ask her what happened, and why she's upset.
5. You and your kid go down to the local park. He sees a group of boys he wants to play with. You:
Go and introduce him to the boys and stay there until someone talks to your kid.
Distant Relative. Try to be more involved in your kid's life!
Right On. You're providing the right amount of space and support.
Pesky Parent. You need to give your kid more room to be herself. =