CHAPTER I
Appendix 2b. „Do you know your child?” – a test for the parents.
1. Do you know what your child does in his/her free time? Do you know his/her hobbies
and interests?
2. Do you know your child’s friends and classmates?
3. Is there anything you and your child do together?
4. Do you know what your child wants to do in the future?
5. Can you name, without thinking, five features of your child?
6. Do you talk to your child about difficult matters (eg. death, emotions, sex). Is it easy
for you?
7. Are there clear rules set in your family (eg. chores division)?
8. Do you know whether your child is easily influenced by others, falls for media
manipulation?
9. Has your child recently acted the unusual way (hasn’t he/she changed his/her habits,
acted the odd way)?
10. Do you know current grades and school achievements of your child?
Dear Mother or Father,
If your answer is „yes” to the majority of the above questions, it only means that your
knowledge and bond with your child is really special and admirable. Look after them
carefully. Good luck!
If your answer is „no” to at least half of the questions, you should know that your relationship
with your child requires improvement by talking more often, playing, taking up some
activities and spending more time together. Good luck!
The test makes the parents think how much they know their child. It can be an inspiration for
the parents to start a conversation with their children, encourage to spend time together and
talk. The test has been created on the basis of gathered tests.