How manipulatable are you? Hi You may have just established that your child manipulates you. Maybe you are thinking: How is it possible? Determine how manipulatable you are by answering these questions: My child's outbursts confuse me. No, never Sometimes Often Yes, almost always I turn my NO into a YES when my child moans. No, never Sometimes Often Yes, almost always I feel guilty when my child cries. No, never Sometimes Often Yes, almost always I apologize if my discipline upsets my child. No, never Sometimes Often Yes, almost always I feel rejected when my child is mad at me. No, never Sometimes Often Yes, almost always I wonder if I might be too strict. No, never Sometimes Often Yes, almost always My child makes me feel stupid, behind the times and small. No, never Sometimes Often Yes, almost always I believe my child's happiness depends on my actions. No, never Sometimes Often Yes, almost always I always explain until my child understands and agrees. No, never Sometimes Often Yes, almost always I am afraid I am psychologically damaging my child. No, never Sometimes Often Yes, almost always My main goal is my child's happiness. No, never Sometimes Often Yes, almost always My husband/wife and I differ on discipline. No, never Sometimes Often Yes, almost always People say I spoil my child. No, never Sometimes Often Yes, almost always Let's find out!
