Role Models
Parents are their children's most important role models. Children learn what they see, not what they hear. So, if you want your children to behave in a certain way, one of the best ways to teach them is to behave that way yourself.
Try our quiz to see how you stack up (scoring is at bottom of quiz).
Role Model Quiz
Your Score
20–19 — FANTASTIC — You are regularly demonstrating and modeling what your children need to see from a father. Give yourself a pat on the back.
18–16 — VERY GOOD — Your children will benefit from you modeling a majority of these values. Congratulations.
15–13 — ADEQUATE — You are showing your children many positive traits, yet you have some work to do. Why not pick out one of the "No" items above and begin demonstrating it today?
12 and below — NEEDS IMPROVEMENT — Although you demonstrate some admirable male role-modeling behaviors, you have work to do. Begin today by adding to your repertoire of healthy modeling behaviors. Your children — and their father — are worth it.
EXTRA CREDIT BONUS: If you approached each item seriously and answered honestly, give yourself 2 bonus points. Now refigure your score.
