Based on your answers, you have unique strengths as a parent—and areas where small, intentional shifts can make a big difference.
Look back at your answers and count how many of each letter you chose most often:
Mostly A's
You lean toward Authoritative/ Intentional Parenting (Balanced & Purposeful)
You're navigating the teen years with purposeful grace and biblical wisdom. You're shifting from managing to mentoring, creating space for your teen to own their faith and identity while staying deeply connected. This is the kind of parenting that launches strong, grounded adults!
Mostly B's
You lean toward Authoritarian Parenting (Strict & Rule-Focused)
You're holding tightly to biblical standards and protecting your teen from the world's influence. While boundaries are important, remember that teens need space to wrestle, question, and own their faith. Control can push them away; connection draws them close.
Mostly C's
You lean toward Permissive / Friendship-Focused Parenting (Loving but Loose)
Your heart is to stay connected and not push your teen away. God sees your love! But teens still need guidance, truth, and parents who will lead them-not just befriend them. You can be both loving and strong.
Mostly D's
You're in Reactive/Uncertain Parenting
You're in survival mode, and that's okay-God sees you. You're not failing; you're overwhelmed. There's hope, and there's a path forward to parenting with peace and purpose.
Mixed Results?
You're in the hardest stage of parenting, feeling lost and afraid of losing your teen. God sees your fear and your love. There is a path forward-one that balances truth and grace, connection and boundaries. You're not alone.
All 11 parenting styles explained in depth—classical styles plus modern approaches like helicopter, tiger, and gentle parenting
Understand your strengths and blind spots
Small changes you can make today to parent with more purpose
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