When your teen or adult child pushes back or pulls away, your first instinct is to:

Give in to keep the peace

Get frustrated or emotional

Withdraw or go silent

Try to fix it or give advice

Stay calm and wait it out

How often do you feel unsure about what your role should be now?

Daily

Often

Sometimes

Rarely

Never

When conflict arises, it usually ends with:

Silence or withdrawal

Raised voices or heated words

Me apologizing to keep the peace

Them walking away

A mutual understanding

What kind of communication do you currently have?

Short and tense

Infrequent but polite

Surface-level

Open and respectful

Nonexistent

Which best describes your emotional experience as a parent right now?

Hurt and confused

Angry and stuck

Helpless and anxious

Detached and numb

Hopeful but uncertain

What do you most wish you had in this season?

A clear roadmap for what to say/do

Support from others who get it

More connection with my child

Tools to stop second-guessing myself

Confidence to let go and trust them

How often do you feel blamed, misunderstood, or disrespected by your child?

Constantly

Often

Sometimes

Rarely

Never

How has your parenting style changed since they became older?

It hasn’t — and that’s part of the problem

I’m trying, but it’s hard to shift

I’ve pulled back too much

I’m more open, but it’s a struggle

I’ve adjusted pretty well

Which of these do you struggle with most?

Setting boundaries without guilt

Knowing when to speak and when to stay silent

Letting go of control

Feeling like I still matter

All of the above

What’s your greatest hope for your relationship with your teen/adult child?

Mutual respect

Honest, open communication

Closeness without control

Trust and independence

All of the above

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