Parent Gut Check


Parent Gut Check Vanity Parenting
Have you ever disciplined your children to meet the expectations of someone watching?
In what ways do you see your children as extensions of yourself?

Perfection Parenting
Is the bar set too high in your home?
What are some expectations that need to be lowered? Competitive Parenting
Can you think of two or three children you regularly compare to your kids?
What is driving your need to compare your children to others?

ROI Parenting
Do your children have the freedom to bow out of activities or sports they no longer enjoy? How do you define commitment to a sport or activity? Is it season to season? Year to year? Is it a commitment for life?

Gifted Parenting
Do you see your child as extra special? •
Have you ever found yourself saying, “He’s a good kid; he just fell in with the wrong crowd”?

Companion Parenting
If married, do you have a stronger desire to bond with your spouse, stronger than your desire to bond with your kids? If not, what practical steps can you take to prioritize your marriage in the home?
What, if any, emotional needs are you asking your children to meet for you? Quality time? Validation? Comfort?

Rescue Parenting
Do you automatically side with your child when you get a call from a teacher or coach?
Have you ever rescued your child too quickly before all lessons could be learned?

Ted Cunningham

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From the book “Trophy Child”

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