PARENT ENGAGEMENT MODULES SERIES
Module 2: Using Positive Discipline to Support Your Child’s Development
Based on: Robinson, C., Mandleco, B., Olsen, S. F., & Hart, C. H. (1995). Authoritative, authoritarian, and
permissive parenting practices: Development of a new measure. Psychological Reports, 77, 819–830.
3. I yell when I disapprove of my child’s behavior.
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4. I explode in anger towards my child.
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5. I spank my child when I don’t like what he/she does or says.
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6. I use criticism to make my child improve his/her behavior.
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7. I use threats as a form of punishment with little or no justification.
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8. I punish my child by withholding emotional expressions (e.g., kisses and cuddles).
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9. I openly criticize my child when his/her behavior does not meet my expectations.
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10. I find myself struggling to try to change how my child thinks or feels about things.
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11. I feel the need to point out my child’s past behavioral problems to make sure he/she
will not do them again.
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12. I remind my child that I am his/her parent.
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13. I remind my child of all the things I am doing, and I have done for him/her.
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Total points for Authoritarian Parenting Style section:
Calculated score for Authoritarian Parenting Style section (total points divided by 13):