Are You Listening To Your Child?

Always

Often

Sometimes

Rarely

Never

1

I simultaneously carry out other activities when my child is talking about something/someone.

2

I avoid making eye contact with my child while talking with him/her.

3

If I disagree with them. I discontinue the interaction.

4

If they mispronounce any word, I immediately stop them and correct them.

5

I can’t completely concentrate when my kids are talking to me.

6

I interrupt their conversation to answer a phone call.

7

I complete their sentences before they could.

8

I avoid asking questions to avoid confusion.

9

If it doesn’t interest me, I end their conversation as fast as I can.

10

I get bored when their talks are lengthy.

11

When my child isn’t able to convey his/her message properly, I get infuriated.

12

When the television is on and my kid speaks, I can’t help but listen to both.

13

When my child is talking, I don’t pay attention to his/her body language.

14

I get impatient when they don’t talk straight to the point.

15

You start planning your answer/s while they are still speaking.