Should I Cut Off My Parents? Quiz -

Do your parents acknowledge and apologize for their mistakes?

Yes, they take full responsibility

No, they never admit fault

They brush it off or justify their behavior

Sometimes, but it’s rare

How do you feel after spending time with your parents?

Drained or upset

A bit stressed but okay

Energized and happy

Neutral or fine

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

No, they just want me to be happy

Yes, they have high expectations

They set impossible standards and I’m always failing

Sometimes, but they’re not too strict

How would you describe your parents’ communication style?

Open and respectful

Well-meaning but sometimes unclear

Critical and judgmental

Harsh, manipulative, or aggressive

How do your parents respond when you express your emotions?

They dismiss or invalidate my feelings

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

They brush it off or change the subject

They listen and support me

How do your parents react when you set boundaries?

They’re willing to listen and compromise

They react negatively or get upset

They sometimes ignore or push them

They completely respect them

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

They are polite but distant

They are kind and welcoming

They openly dislike or disrespect them

They criticize them but tolerate them

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

Occasionally, but not too often

Fairly often, though it’s not intentional

How do your parents handle disagreements or conflicts with you?

They yell, accuse, or refuse to listen

They calmly discuss and resolve issues

They tend to escalate things or get defensive

They try, but sometimes things get heated

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

Yes, completely

They respect most things, but not everything

They overstep sometimes, but not too much

No, they regularly invade my privacy

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

They pressure me, but I can push back

Yes, they try to control every aspect of my life

They give advice, but let me decide

No, they trust me to make my own choices

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

Somewhat optimistic, but it will take effort

Unsure, it feels like a long shot

Very optimistic, things can definitely improve

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