Guiding Children/Parenting Basics Quiz

Which guidance and discipline techniques should be used with toddlers?

• Do nothing

• Setting limits

• Diverting attention

• Redirecting

Which of the following is a reason for children’s misbehavior?

• Need for attention

• High self-esteem

• Clarity

• Calmness

Which of the following is NOT a tool a caregiver can use to guide and discipline children?

• Diverting attention

• Setting limits

• Offering choices

• Spanking

Which of the following is a reason for guidance and discipline?

• To teach children how to misbehave

• To promote the development of self-control and self-confidence

• To show children it is all right to eat with their fingers

• To teach children arrogance

What guidance technique should be used with infants?

• Diverting attention

• Timeouts

• Offering choices

• Setting limits

Which of the following is a legal responsibility of parents?

• Provide effective discipline

• Make children respect authority figures

• Provide for self-esteem development

• Make children obey laws

Which of the following is NOT one of the basic needs parents must provide for their children by law?

• Clothing

• Recreation

• Medical care

• Shelter

Which of the following is NOT one of the moral responsibilities of parents?

• Provide self-esteem

• Teach socially acceptable behavior

• Shield from negative emotions

• Develop mutual respect

The segment suggested which of the following as the primary method for teaching children morals and values?

• Leading by example

• Withholding privileges

• Engaging children in social situations

• Assisting with homework assignments

Which of the following is a destructive guidance method the segment recommends avoiding?

• Grounding

• Withholding privileges

• Humiliation

• Humiliation