"About My Child" Questionnaire
Pre- and Post-Test for Active Parenting Today Program
Select the child that you are most concerned about, and circle the number that most closely resembles your child's behavior. Keep in mind that there are no right or wrong answers.
Code: 1 – almost never; 2 – sometimes; 3 – not sure; 4 – often; 5 – almost always
1. My child demands too much attention from me. 1 2 3 4 5
2. My child follows my directions. 1 2 3 4 5
3. My child becomes upset if he/she makes a mistake. 1 2 3 4 5
4. My child is truthful. 1 2 3 4 5
5. My child quits or gives up on tasks before completion. 1 2 3 4 5
6. My child bosses others. 1 2 3 4 5
7. My child complains about things not being fair. 1 2 3 4 5
8. My child expresses anger in an appropriate manner. 1 2 3 4 5
9. My child shows respect for others. 1 2 3 4 5
10. My child expresses affection toward me. 1 2 3 4 5
11. My child cooperates with me. 1 2 3 4 5
12. My child is willing to try new things. 1 2 3 4 5
13. My child blames others for his/her own mistakes. 1 2 3 4 5
14. My child likes him/herself. 1 2 3 4 5
15. My child says hurtful things to me. 1 2 3 4 5
16. My child talks with me about concerns and asks questions. 1 2 3 4 5
17. My child spends a lot of time by him/herself. 1 2 3 4 5
18. My child encourages others. 1 2 3 4 5
19. My child enjoys spending time with me. 1 2 3 4 5
20. My child enjoys the whole family group. 1 2 3 4 5
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Scoring Key for “About My Child” Questionnaire
Add the scores for the positive items:
2. _____
4. _____
8. _____
9. _____
10. _____
11. _____
12. _____
14. _____
16. _____
17. _____
18. _____
19. _____
20. _____
TOTAL POSITIVE ______
Next, total the score from the negative items:
1. _____
3. _____
5. _____
6. _____
7. _____
13. _____
15. _____
TOTAL NEGATIVE ______
Then subtract the negative score from the positive score:
TOTAL POSITIVE ________
TOTAL NEGATIVE ________
FINAL SCORE ________
The higher the final score, the more positive the child's behavior and attitude.