Are you a good separated or divorced parent?

Fill out this quick questionaire to see how you rate as a separated or divorced parent.
If you don't do well, that does not make you a bad parent, but it should be a warning to you that you might need to reconsider how your behaviour is affecting your children.

Do you permit your child to speak in a derogatory manner about the other parent?
Do you allow your child to tell you how much they enjoy their visits with the other parent?
Do you encourage the other parent to attend special events of your child, such as school plays, graduations, wedding, etc.?
If your child asked you if the other parent would be present at a special occassion (ie: wedding, recital, play), would you say 'of course'?
Do you tell your child that the other parent loves them and misses them?
Do you let your family members speak in a derogatory manner about the other parent in front of your children?
If your child said they did not want to go with the other parent (assuming the child used to have a great relationship with the other parent previous to separation), would you:
Have you ever told your child that the other parent isn't around anymore because they don't care for them?
Do you treat the other parent with respect and make your kids treat the other with respect, when you are face to face?
Do you encourage your child to make the other parent special gifts? (ie: father/mothers day gifts, b-day, christmas?)
Do you encourage regular telephone, email or other communication with the other parent?