Are You Ready to Parent?	
Parenting the most difficult job you will ever take on. The challenges are ones that you must carefully consider before taking on this role.  Complete the following quiz to determine your readiness for parenting.  Select only one answer per question. 

1.	How old are you?
a.	15 – 20 years of age
b.	21 – 25 years of age
c.	25 – 35 years of age
d.	over 35 years

2.	How many of the following habits do you have?
•	Smoking
•	Drinking more than 1 alcoholic beverage per day
•	Using illegal drugs 
•	Using prescription drugs in a manner in which they weren’t prescribed
a.	I have 3 of these habits.
b.	I have 2 of these habits.
c.	1 have 1 of these habits.
d.	I have none of these habits.

3.	How long have you been at your current job?
a.	I am not currently employed.
b.	Less than 1 year
c.	1 to 2 years
d.	More than 2 years

4.	How long have you been in a serious committed relationship with your partner?
a.	Less than 6 months
b.	6 to 11 months
c.	1 to 3 years
d.	more than 3  years
e.	I am not currently in a relationship.

5.	Have you and your partner discussed having a child?
a.	Yes 
b.	No

6.	Have you read books or watched videos on parenting and child care?
a.	Yes 
b.	No

7.	Have you taken a parenting course?
a.	Yes 
b.	No

8.	On average, how often do you communicate with your family (parents, siblings, extended family)?
a.	Less than once a month
b.	1 - 2 times a month
c.	Once a week
d.	2 – 3 times a week
e.	Almost daily 

9.	Which of the following is most important to you?
a.	Paying off debts
b.	Spending time with friends
c.	Spending time with my partner
d.	My school work/job
e.	Participating in recreational activities and sports
f.	Spending time with my family 

10.	What is your yearly income?
a.	Less than $10,000
b.	$10,000 to $24,999
c.	$25,000 to $50,000
d.	More than $50,000

What is your Score?

Tally up your answers and record your final score.

1.	a) 0 points	b) 1 point	c) 3 points	d) 1 point 
2.	a) 0 points	b) 0 points	c) 0 points	d) 3 points 
3.	a) 0 points	b) 1 point	c) 2 points	d) 3 points 
4.	a) 0 points	b) 1 point	c) 2 points	d) 3 points	e) 0 points 
5.	a) 2 points	b) 0 points 
6.	a) 2 points	b) 0 points
7.	a) 3 points	b) 0 points 
8.	a) 0 points	b) 1 point	c) 2 points	d) 3 points	e) 3 points 
9.	a) 1 point	b) 0 points	c) 2 points	d) 1 point	e) 0 points	f) 3 points 
10.	a) 0 points	b) 1 point	c) 2 points	d) 3 points  

TOTAL   SCORE:    ___________
Your Results 

Use your final score from the quiz to analyze your results. 

24 to 28 points – From the results of this quiz it appears that you are ready to enter the world of parenting. You have considered all of the factors that determine parent readiness and your life circumstances appear to be in place. You are ready in many ways to parent; you are mentally and physically mature, financially stable and have your future mapped out. It appears that you have a stable relationship with your partner and good family support. 

18 to 23 points – From the results of this quiz it appears that you are not quite ready to parent. You seem to have some knowledge of parenting and how to best prepare for it but right now your life circumstances don’t seem in place. More time and experiences with children may help you to get to the right place and time in your life. 

Under 18 points – From the results of this quiz it appears that this is not the time for you to consider the role of parent. Your priorities at this time focus more on your personal growth.  You may decide later in your life to have a child when things are more stable or you may choose to remain childless.