Should I Cut Off My Parents? Quiz -

Do your parents respect your personal life, privacy, and boundaries?

No, they regularly invade my privacy

They respect most things, but not everything

They overstep sometimes, but not too much

Yes, completely

How would you describe your parents’ communication style?

Harsh, manipulative, or aggressive

Open and respectful

Critical and judgmental

Well-meaning but sometimes unclear

How do your parents treat your friends, partner, or chosen family?

They are polite but distant

They criticize them but tolerate them

They openly dislike or disrespect them

They are kind and welcoming

Do your parents expect you to meet unrealistic standards or demands?

Sometimes, but they’re not too strict

Yes, they have high expectations

They set impossible standards and I’m always failing

No, they just want me to be happy

How do you feel after spending time with your parents?

Energized and happy

Neutral or fine

A bit stressed but okay

Drained or upset

Do your parents acknowledge and apologize for their mistakes?

Yes, they take full responsibility

Sometimes, but it’s rare

No, they never admit fault

They brush it off or justify their behavior

Do your parents try to control your life decisions (career, relationships, etc.)?

They pressure me, but I can push back

No, they trust me to make my own choices

They give advice, but let me decide

Yes, they try to control every aspect of my life

How often do your parents make you question your self-worth?

All the time, I feel worthless around them

Never, they make me feel valued

Fairly often, though it’s not intentional

Occasionally, but not too often

How do your parents handle disagreements or conflicts with you?

They tend to escalate things or get defensive

They try, but sometimes things get heated

They yell, accuse, or refuse to listen

They calmly discuss and resolve issues

How do your parents react when you set boundaries?

They react negatively or get upset

They sometimes ignore or push them

They completely respect them

They’re willing to listen and compromise

How do your parents respond when you express your emotions?

They dismiss or invalidate my feelings

They brush it off or change the subject

They try to comfort me, even if they don’t fully get it

They listen and support me

How optimistic are you about improving your relationship with your parents?

Very optimistic, things can definitely improve

Somewhat optimistic, but it will take effort

Not at all, I don’t see things getting better

Unsure, it feels like a long shot