Description: A scientifically-validated test that measures skills that are important for raising healthy, happy, cooperative teens, designed by one of America's most distinguished psychologists.
You are about to take the Epstein Teen Parenting Inventory (or ETPI ). Designed by Dr. Robert Epstein (follow on Twitter at @DrREpstein ), one of America's most distinguished research psychologists, this is a comprehensive inventory of twelve important skills parents need for raising happy, healthy, cooperative teens or pre-teens. The content of the test is based on an extensive body of scientific research summarized in Dr. Epstein's recent book, Teen 2.0: Saving Our Children and Families from the Torment o
Most people are able to complete the test in less than 30 minutes, and there are no right or wrong answers. Just select the response that seems best. After you answer all the questions, you will be given a detailed report that will give you your scores and explain what they mean. This is just the start; once you know your ETPI scores, there are many avenues you might pursue to improve your parenting skills.
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