A Self Assessment for Dads & Stepdads of Daughters
Answer honestly and don’t worry about your score.
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Often |
Some-times |
Hardly Ever |
1 |
I can name her 3 best friends |
1 |
2 |
3 |
2 |
I know my daughter’s goals |
1 |
2 |
3 |
3 |
I comment on my wife/partner’s weight |
3 |
2 |
1 |
4 |
I’m physically active with my daughter (shoot hoops, jog, bike, etc.) |
1 |
2 |
3 |
5 |
I make dinner for my family |
1 |
2 |
3 |
6 |
I talk to my daughter about managing money |
1 |
2 |
3 |
7 |
I spend 1/2 hour, 1-on-1 with her, doing something we both enjoy |
1 |
2 |
3 |
8 |
I talk to other fathers about raising kids |
1 |
2 |
3 |
9 |
I talk to other fathers about raising daughters |
1 |
2 |
3 |
10 |
I restrict her activities more than I do/would for a son |
3 |
2 |
1 |
11 |
I talk to my daughter about advertising and marketing to kids |
1 |
2 |
3 |
12 |
I tell my daughter what her strengths are |
1 |
2 |
3 |
13 |
I comment on my daughter’s weight |
3 |
2 |
1 |
14 |
I know what school project she’s working on |
1 |
2 |
3 |
15 |
I protest negative media portrayals of girls |
1 |
2 |
3 |
16 |
I view pornographic material |
3 |
2 |
1 |
17 |
I participate in parenting organizations |
1 |
2 |
3 |
18 |
I yell at my daughter’s mother |
3 |
2 |
1 |
19 |
I suggest that my daughter go on a diet |
3 |
2 |
1 |
20 |
I object when others suggest that she go on a diet |
1 |
2 |
3 |
21 |
I converse with my daughter, and she does most of the talking |
1 |
2 |
3 |
22 |
I know what my daughter is concerned about today |
1 |
2 |
3 |
23 |
I know how many student government officers at her school are girls |
1 |
2 |
3 |
24 |
I have read her school’s sexual harassment policy |
1 |
2 |
3 |
25 |
I help boys learn to respect girls and vice versa |
1 |
2 |
3 |
26 |
I tell my daughter stories about my own youth |
1 |
2 |
3 |
27 |
I am honest with her |
1 |
2 |
3 |
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For dads who live away from their daughters |
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|
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28 |
I initiate contact with her at least 5 times a week |
1 |
2 |
3 |
29 |
I ask how she feels transferring to and from my home |
1 |
2 |
3 |
30 |
I demonstrate respect for her mother and stepparent(s) |
1 |
2 |
3 |
31 |
I fulfill my visitation and support commitments |
1 |
2 |
3 |
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For dads living with daughters--extra credit for live-away dads |
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32 |
I visit my daughter’s school during the school day |
1 |
2 |
3 |
33 |
I volunteer to help with her extracurricular activities |
1 |
2 |
3 |
34 |
I take my daughter to school |
1 |
2 |
3 |
35 |
I volunteer at and/or for my daughter’s school |
1 |
2 |
3 |
36 |
I take my daughter to work with me |
1 |
2 |
3 |
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Total Points |
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If you scored:
36-45: Your relationship with your daughter looks like it’s on very solid ground.
46-65: You appear to have a good foundation, and there are opportunities to improve.
66-80: You may need active steps to re-examine your attitudes and build deeper respect for each other.
81 +: Consider serious change. Your actions and attitudes may be undermining your daughter.
No matter where you are today in your relationship with your daughter, you can make things even better. Get tips at www.joekelly.org. Adapted from the book Dads & Daughters®: How to Inspire, Understand and Support Your Daughter.
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