Good cop, bad cop. It’s a parenting dynamic that’s existed since before “parenting” was a thing. One of you is the disciplinarian, the keeper of the schedule, the homework overlord. The other is all, Let’s eat Girl Scout cookies for breakfast in our undies, YOLO. And believe it or not, your kids need you both. So which one are you? Answer these eight questions to find out.
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Quiz: Are You the Firm Parent or the Fun Parent?
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Published May 3, 2018
1.
How Many Kids Do You Have?
None yet, but we’re thinking about thinking about trying.
One, and my world has been rocked to its core.
Two. The name of the game is divide and conquer.
Three or more. I’m pretty sure the baby is around here somewhere.
2.
Your Thoughts On Dessert:
Fruit is dessert. Cake is for birthday parties.
It’s a reward to be bestowed after eating dinner.
Sometimes they get it, sometimes they don't.
If they’ve eaten protein this week, it’s theirs.
Aww, is that icing on his face? Where’s my phone?
3.
Pick Your Parenting Spirit Animal
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Kourtney Kardashian
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Chrissy Teigen
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Ben Affleck
4.
Your Ideal Weekend With The Kids Goes Like This…
Playground, ice cream, early bedtime, repeat.
Spring clean together in the morning, piano lessons in the afternoon.
Movie marathon featuring Boss Baby, Captain Underpants, Spaceballs
5.
You Have Six Minutes Until You All Have To Leave For School And Work, And No One Will Brush Their Teeth Or Put On Their Shoes. You…
Threaten to withhold the iPad for a week unless they get it together. NOW.
Quick! Get silly! Distract them by singing the Moana soundtrack in its entirety, including vocalizing the instrumental interludes.
Get down to their level, make eye contact, aim for empathy.
Cry.
6.
Which ‘mom’ Look Speaks To You?
Twenty20
Twenty20
Twenty20
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7.
Pick Your Dream Living Room
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8.
See, Your Big Thing Is To ______
Raise capable kids.
Raise happy kids.
Raise resilient kids.