Quiz for Teens

Keep track of your own answers. When you're done, check the correct answers to see how well you communicate with your parents.

1) When would you approach your parent with a problem?
a. When they're in a good mood
b. After work or when they return from and errand
c. Anytime
d. Keep the problem to yourself

2) How honest are you with your parents?
a. Always
b. Sometimes
c. Rarely
d. Never

3) Do you feel comfortable talking with your parents?
a. Yes
b. No
c. Sometimes
d. Don’t know

4) How often do you talk to your parents about important issues?
a. Very Often
b. Often
c. Sometimes
d. Never

5) How would you rate your communication with your parents?
a. Excellent
b. Good
c. Bad
d. Very poor

6) How often does your family get together for activities per month?
a. Zero
b. 1-3
c. 4-6
d. 7 or more

7) What would you do if you got caught cheating on a test?
a. Tell your parents
b. Wait till the teacher calls home
c. Lie and say " I didn't do it"
d. Blame it on someone else

8) If you and your parent started an argument, what would you do?
a. Continue arguing until you win
b. Stand there and get yelled at until your parents felt they have won, and then walk away
c. Walk away and say "Boring"
d. Talk to them, as calmly as possible

9) What's the best way to communication with your parents?
a. Face to face
b. On the phone
c. Write little notes
d. Use a messenger

10) In what ways do your parents show that they care about you?
a. They listen
b. They're always there for me
c. They give me advice
d. I don’t know that they care about me

Check your answers and your score to see how well you communicate with your parents.

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