How do you deal with parenting conundrums? Take our quiz

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Being chief decision-maker comes with the territory when you’re a parent - but sometimes the best way to go is not so clear cut. Take our quiz to find out how your decisions following common parenting conundrums align with those of other users’.

Here’s what O2 have to say: “#IsItAlright to let them use a tablet at breakfast? We hear you. Parenting is full of #IsItAlright questions, challenges and dilemmas. That’s why we’ve launched O2 Family, to bring advice, safety tools and kid-friendly offers to parents across the UK. We don’t pretend to have all the answers. But hopefully we make it a little easier to navigate the everyday messy magic of family life."

Whether you turn to the TV when things get tough, choose to embrace your child’s creativity no matter how questionable it may be or you find bargaining with your children the best way to get things done, take the quiz here and share any results that surprise you (or your own parenting conundrums) below.

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I seem pretty average in spite of ds telling me I'm sooo unreasonable!

Done. It was interesting seeing the percentages of some of the answers.

Typical mumsnetter. 1st child was more uptight, although my third is still a newborn I definitely embrace the "this too shall pass" mantra.

I'm average, except for bedtimes when i'm far too indulgent with the cuddles - I can live with that!

I agreed with the majority of others for most of the questions, except the pirate one....this would resort to bribery in my experience! or a change of clothes in the car for a grandparent (who they never say no to!) to help me get them changed into!

in my experience, most things are either are either solved by bribery if important or ignore and it will pass lol!

I thought I was quite strict but it seems from the answers I’m not alone. My response to conundrums like bedtime also depends on other factors like whether it’s a school night and how tired DCC are.

I don’t class of of those as conundrums 99% of parenting is winging it because like everything else in life you can’t presict what’s going to happen.

I'm pretty average apart from boredom, though I think part of that is because I have an only! Scheduling... Days out, playdates etc, makes life much easier.

Its Interesting how it appears the majority of parents still use the same methods of parenting that have worked for generations eg no pudding if you don't eat your greens or counting to 3 when you want your children to do what they're told. I think sometimes the old saying is true- if it ain't broke don't fix it.

Really interesting to see I'm quite extreme - either very strict or very laid back, depending on the conundrum! Just like my own mum...

Interesting to see the responses. Mine were either first or second.

Mostly average here.

Im an average too - think that sounds about right

Chose your battles I say, sometimes it is not worth the upset, and always have a set routine for bedtimes etc, plus negotiation is key

Looks like I'm an average mumsnetter! Interesting to take part in

Wow... slightly disappointed to see how very average I am!!

My answers were somewhat average, with a few variations due to having children with autism.

About average except for letting them be bored...I really think it’s good for them 🙂

Looks like I'm with the majority of mumsnetters! Parenting is about negotiation, bribery and threats! It's also about making decisions that enables you to keep your sanity.

Apart from the fact that my kids won't be learning violin (they'll learn something cool like guitar), I think I came out mostly that in strict on eating veg (if you've got room for pudding you've got room for veg) and what they wear to family occasions but I try and make things into a game especially if it's stuff I find hard.

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Surprisingly average

Is everyone writing what they really do, or what they think they should do..?
I seem to be just the same as everyone else, anyway...

I do agree about picking your battles. It's not worth caring if your child is dressed as a pirate imo (unless school obviously). Vegetables for one of mine on the other hand is a work in progress.

I am average. I think my answers may have been different if my children were younger!

I like the bedtime strategy of racing to the bedroom. I will try it when he can actually walk but I suspect he will declare immediately that the next race down the stairs.