How would you run things if you were a parent? part 2

The twins are 16 now! They want to have a big party for their birthday at the house. What do you do?

Please select all that apply.

• Agree to it and let do them whatever they want for the party
• Agree to it and let them have a party at the house but not too many people and some rooms are off limits.
• Agree to it only if they agree on some rules first.
• Agree to it but you have to be there to supervise.
• Let them have a party but only invite 20 or so people.
• Let them have a small party.
• Say they have to do it somewhere else other than the house.
• The party has to end by midnight though if I agree.
• Say no. Me: Come on! It's their 16th birthday party! I still say no. Me: Whatever, it's your pretend parenthood.
• Say go nuts and do whatever you want. It can last all night for all I care.
• Say no to the party. Me: Come on! It's their 16th birthday party! Okay, I'll reconsider. Me: Good. =D

Now the twins are 17 and have their full license. What do you do?

Please select all that apply.

• Go over the rules of driving with them.
• Tell them about how to be safe.
• Congratulate them.
• Say that they too young to drive alone.
• Buy them a new car each.
• Buy them one car to share.
• Buy them each a used car.
• Buy them a used car to share.
• Have them run errands for you.
• Lecture them about driving.
• Take them out to dinner.
• Sigh and think how big they are getting.

Your kids have now graduated high school and are off to college! You have completed our job as a pretend parent! Congrates!

Please select all that apply.

• YAY!
• Nooo!
• I DID IT! VICTORY!
• But... they were just babies like 20 minutes ago! I want them back!
• I need to call them and lecture them about being responsible in college!
• I better make sure they have enough food.
• What if they don't eat everyday in college? Or miss me too much? Or get lonely?! Or get hurt or sick?! Or need help with homework? AHHHHHH!!!!!! Me: Don't worry. They'll be fine.
• Finally. Those nasty brats are gone.
• It feels good to do my job.
• I'll miss them. :'(
• Where did the time go?!
• Good riddance!
• I'm glad I raised them to be responsible adults.
• Okay then.
• Whatever. At least my job's done.
• Bye then kids.
• It's gonna be lonely without them.
• I feel nothing.

How did you like being a pretend parent?

Please select all that apply.

• I loved it!
• I hated it.
• It was okay.
• It was hard.
• It was easy.
• It was fun.
• I was not crazy about it.
• I didn't mind it.
• I think it was a good experience.
• I think it was a waste of my time.
• I don't really know.
• I liked it.
• Other (mention in comments)

Now for a new part of the quiz.

Please select all that apply.

• What?! There's more! Me: Yes.
• K.
• Yay!
• No!
• Can't it be over already?!
• Fine.
• Get on with it.
• This is too long!
• Yes! Next part!
• Whatever.

How old would your kid have to be in order to have a cell phone?

• 7 or under
• 8
• 9
• 10
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• I'm not getting them one.

How about go on a date with someone alone?

• 9 or under Me: Really? That young?
• 10
• 11
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• 16
• 17
• 18
• I won't let them.

How old to walk around the mall with some friends?

• Under 10
• 10
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• 17
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• I won't let them.

How old to get a tattoo or piercing other than the ears?

• 10 or under
• 11
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• I won't let them.

How about walk in town alone?

• Under 10 Me: You are crazy!
• 10
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• 17
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• I won't let them.

How about go sky diving?

• Under 10 Me: Are you feeling okay?
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• 10
• I won't let them.

Go to a party without supervision?

• 10 or under
• 11
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• 17
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• I won't let them.

Ride in on a motorcycle?

• Under 10
• 10
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• I won't let them.

How about babysit?

• Under 10
• 10
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• I won't let them.

Stay home alone when you are out of town for a weekend?

• Under 10 Me: Now you can't be serious can you?
• 10
• 11
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• 17
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• I won't let them.

How old would your kid have to be to ride on a plane alone?

• 3 or under Me: Are you nuts?
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• I won't let them.

Lastly, how old to have a child of their own at the youngest (or how old would you like them?)?

• Under 16
• 16
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• I wouldn't want them ever to.

Do you like this quiz?

• Yes
• No
• It's okay
• I hate it
• I loved it!
• Idk
• I don't really give a yellow grass blade.
• I liked it.
• I was not really into it.
• So-so