Items

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Gender

Education

Nurture

I clearly communicate my needs to my child

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I tune into my child’s emotional needs.

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−0.12

I give my child the physical affection he/she needs.

−0.11

−0.12

I control my temper when angry with my child.

−0.12

−0.05

I actively build my child’s self-image and confidence level.

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I take responsibility for my own mistakes and apologize.

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I teach my child to respond out of love, not out of fear.

−0.10

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I support my child through difficult social situations.

−0.11

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I tell my child “I love you” each and every day.

−0.09

−0.11

Structure

I work with my child to solve difficult issues at home.

0.01

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I am consistent in limit setting and discipline.

−0.02

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I follow through with my child

0.09

−0.02

I respond in a productive manner to sibling rivalry.

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I avoid giving my child silent “don’t” messages

−0.13

−0.08

I take responsibility to reduce the stress level in my home

−0.11

−0.02