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Parental Readiness Test - Questions 1) How old are you? Over 30 25-30 20-24 Under 20 2) How many close friends or family members do you have living nearby? A vast, supportive network A few really great people I can really rely on I have a number of acquaintances I'm more or less on my own 3) Do you spend time with other parents who have small children? I practically live with a kid on my hip There are always a few kids running around at get-togethers I know a young family or two I don't spend much time with any young parents 4) How much free time do you usually have on a given day? I have more time than I know what to do with I have enough time to spend on hobbies or to try new things I have just enough time to do everything that needs to get done I struggle to find time for everything I need to do 5) Do you have a partner, or someone else who would share the responsibility of raising your child? I am married or in a committed, live-in relationship I have a great friend/family member to serve as a close godparent I have people around who I can count on if I need them I rely on myself for everything 6) How much extra cash flow do you have left over most weeks? Enough to spend all I want and still save some Enough to splurge on small indulgences I have just enough to get by I have trouble getting out of debt, or need to go without certain things to make ends meet 7) Are you well organized and capable of sticking to a set schedule? My life is like clockwork I have it together, but I like a little variety I can usually find what I need or get to where I need to be I usually don’t know where my keys or wallet are, and can barely keep track of the time 8) Is your living situation stable? I own a good house in a safe neighborhood I live in a decent place and don’t anticipate leaving any time soon I move around some, but always have a place to call home I tend to move around a lot 9) Are you financially secure? I have money to spare for frivolous purchases or speculative investing I’m more than able to take care of myself fiscally I tend to live paycheck to paycheck I often worry about how to make ends meet 10) Are you able to spend at least six weeks doing nothing but being a new parent? Six weeks or six years, yes I’ll be able to take maternity leave or my partner would be able to do so I would be able to work it out somehow It would be very problematic to be away from work for that long 11) Were there younger children around when you were growing up? My house/neighborhood was like a preschool, or I had a number of younger siblings I spent time with younger children about once every week or so I sometimes saw other children on special occasions such as family holidays I was never around children more than five years younger then me 12) Have you ever been responsible for taking care of a baby? I have worked at a preschool or as a child’s regular babysitter/nanny I have done babysitting a few times or taken care of a friend's child for a day here and there I have taken care of a child for a couple of hours I haven't been alone with a child for more than a few minutes, really 13) How often do you spend time with children? I am with kids almost every day I spend a couple hours a week around a small child I see my nieces and nephews at holidays I only see children in passing sometimes 14) Do you change diapers? I could change a diaper with my eyes closed I’ve done it a few times I’m sure I could figure it out Eww. My partner can handle that! 15) Do you know how to feed and burp a baby? Of course I’ve done it a few times I’m sure I could figure it out I don't really have any idea 16) How many times have you put a baby to bed? I’m an old pro at putting babies to sleep I’ve managed to get a baby to sleep a few times I had one harrowing experience I hand them back long before bed time 17) Do you know how often a baby needs to eat and sleep? It depends on which scheduling method you use - I know several I know what’s normal I have a rough idea, and could learn more I never really thought about it 18) Do you have any idea how to go about potty training a child, or helping a baby learn to sit up, walk, etc? I know all the tried and true approaches I’ve seen other parents and have some pretty good ideas That’s what parenting books and magazines are for Don’t kids figure that stuff out for themselves? 19) Have you been around babies enough to recognize normal growth and progression? I know exactly what a baby should be able to do at all stages of growth I have a rough idea of the age ranges for certain milestones I’d know if there was an unusual delay No, but I’m sure the doctor can explain it 20) Why does a baby cry? To release emotions, communicate problems, or draw attention It means he is sick, hungry, upset, or dirty Something is wrong They want something 21) What is your energy level? Very energetic Usually energetic Occasionally energetic Rarely energetic 22) Are you over- or under-weight? I'm in great condition I'm not in the best shape, but I'm healthy I know I need to lose or gain some weight My weight causes health problems 23) Do you get sick easily? I never get sick I get sick a few times a year I get sick every month or so I'm usually sick 24) Do you smoke, drink, or use illegal drugs? An occasional cigarette or drink, at most Sometimes, but it would be no problem to stop It wouldn’t be easy, but I could stop for the health of my baby I have no intention of changing my habits for my child 25) Do you know your family‘s history of genetic disease? I can trace my family’s illnesses back 100 years I know most of the big diseases in the past couple of generations I know my immediate family’s history, or could easily get it I have no idea 26) Do you go to the doctor regularly? I never miss a check-up I usually make my regular check-ups I go when I’m sick I have to be half-dead before I’ll go to a doctor 27) Have you been vaccinated for rubella? Yes No, but I can get vaccinated I have no idea I don’t believe in vaccinations 28) Do you take a vitamin with folic acid? Every day Occasionally No, but I could start I don't take vitamins or pills 29) Do you eat healthy and exercise? I take good care of myself I try to keep up, but sometimes I skip it No, but I plan to start No, I'm not interested 30) How many hours of sleep do you need to function properly? I can get by on just a few hours if the situation demands it I function perfectly with 5 or more I need 8 or more hours or I’m a zombie I need a full night of rest and I also like to take a nap 31) Do you like to help people? I can’t stand to see someone unhappy and try to remedy their situation It makes me feel good about myself to help others If it isn’t too much trouble, I'll help someone out People should learn to help themselves 32) Are you self-reliant? I like to be fully reponsible for myself and my actions I can take care of myself, but I certainly don’t turn down help I need someone to take care of me sometimes I can’t do anything by myself 33) How well do you make decisions? I always know exactly what I want I may spend some time pondering, but usually make strong decisions I tend to waver back and for a long time I prefer when someone else makes decisions for me 34) Are you a nurturer? I love taking care of people, plants, and animals I have a soft side Not really, but I help people in other ways Open affection makes me uncomfortable 35) Why do you want a baby? I never considered not having one I love kids, and want to have my own child I need someone to put my love into Others encourage me to have a child 36) Are you easily frustrated or upset? It is very hard to get under my skin If the situation merits it, I get a little upset I don't hold my emotions back when I feel them It is very easy to upset me 37) How do you respond to stress? Breath deeply and move on Take a break then come back to the situation Get upset and maybe cry to let out the stress I tend to break down when I get stressed 38) Are you self-confident? I know I’m capable of anything and it's hard to dissuade me I’m usually pretty sure of myself I doubt myself often My confidence is often reliant on the opinions of my family or friends 39) Are you lonely or depressed? No, I'm almost always content with my life I’m usually pretty happy I often feel like something’s missing I’m constantly down and out 40) Are you comfortable asking for help? I usually prefer to handle things myself I give help and I’ll take it when I need it If I really need help, I have no trouble asking I try not to bother anyone

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