Results: Parenting Perspectives: A Survey on Challenges and Support.
Published on 05/20/2025
As a parent, your experiences and insights are invaluable! This survey aims to explore the challenges and support systems that parents encounter in their daily lives. By sharing your thoughts, you will help us understand the diverse needs of parents and identify resources that can make parenting easier and more fulfilling. The survey will take approximately 5 minutes to complete, and all responses will be kept anonymous. Thank you for your participation!
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1.
What is your primary parenting style? Authoritative
18%
399 votes
Authoritarian
10%
219 votes
Permissive
14%
308 votes
Other (please specify)
4%
79 votes
Not Applicable
54%
1195 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 2.19% | 22 | |
| rules have to be followed | 0.10% | 1 |
| Stern (teaching boundaries and decision making), embracing and flexible towards changes | 0.10% | 1 |
| Depends on situation | 0.10% | 1 |
| Balance of permissive & authorative | 0.10% | 1 |
| normal | 0.10% | 1 |
| listening | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gentle | 0.10% | 1 |
| Balanced, some rules with explanations | 0.10% | 1 |
| Diplomatic/Democratic | 0.10% | 1 |
| Adoptive? | 0.10% | 1 |
| not permissive but not dictatorial either | 0.10% | 1 |
| Bit of both | 0.10% | 1 |
| depends on everything situation etc | 0.10% | 1 |
| Balanced | 0.10% | 1 |
| Caring, attentive and common sense! -with love attached | 0.10% | 1 |
| In-between. Not too harsh and not too soft | 0.10% | 1 |
| loving | 0.10% | 1 |
| lax | 0.10% | 1 |
| A little of everything. | 0.10% | 1 |
| Undecided | 0.10% | 1 |
| love and support | 0.10% | 1 |
| firm but they are children | 0.10% | 1 |
| Common sense | 0.10% | 1 |
| a balance between authoritative and permissive | 0.10% | 1 |
| 1/2 & 1/2 | 0.10% | 1 |
| A combination of the above | 0.10% | 1 |
| a mixture of all depending upon the situation. | 0.10% | 1 |
| combination of both | 0.10% | 1 |
| half-and-half | 0.10% | 1 |
| Respectful | 0.10% | 1 |
| Collaboration and nurturing | 0.10% | 1 |
| Easy going | 0.10% | 1 |
| In the middle | 0.10% | 1 |
| Respectul | 0.10% | 1 |
| Understanding and approving | 0.10% | 1 |
| A little of both | 0.10% | 1 |
| consistent and loving | 0.10% | 1 |
| A blend of both | 0.10% | 1 |
| My children are all adults and can make their own decisions. | 0.10% | 1 |
| Caring | 0.10% | 1 |
| A blend | 0.10% | 1 |
| Kindness and understanding | 0.10% | 1 |
| Thoughtful | 0.10% | 1 |
| Teach them to do what is right | 0.10% | 1 |
| You have to be strong, but have a heart. Love is what matters most | 0.10% | 1 |
| between authoritarian and permissive | 0.10% | 1 |
| Supportive | 0.10% | 1 |
| Respectful guidance with use of consequences for actions | 0.10% | 1 |
| I think it is a blend of kindness, knowledge and lots of hugs | 0.10% | 1 |
| Christian | 0.10% | 1 |
| spoilt chidren | 0.10% | 1 |
| intelligent | 0.10% | 1 |
| a mix of all | 0.10% | 1 |
| i am the parent. you are the child. i will discipline without physical abuse . | 0.10% | 1 |
| Co-operative | 0.10% | 1 |
| Relaxed | 0.10% | 1 |
| a bit of all 3, depending on which child it was and what style of parenting was required at that moment (they're all happy healthy adults now in their 20's) | 0.10% | 1 |
2.
2.
How often do you feel overwhelmed by parenting responsibilities? Never
11%
247 votes
Occasionally
30%
659 votes
Always
5%
107 votes
Not Applicable
54%
1187 votes
3.
3.
How do you prefer to receive parenting advice? Books
14%
304 votes
Online articles/blogs
15%
325 votes
Social media
4%
90 votes
Parenting groups or classes
8%
176 votes
Friends and family
59%
1305 votes
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