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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Watch TV was always my strong weapon. I would still use it whether
I -pads are kings of the scene. Television ALSO has games. Enough said. No good behaviour, no TV in any shape or form. Eating healthy is considered, at home, good behavoiur...

i am surprised at how controlling i can be

Some of my answers would have been very different to the options of offer so I didn't feel able to fully express my style. I was surprised by how few put Beethoven on to inspire but also to drown out the racket! Mind you I like a bit of Beethoven

My answers are along the lines of the majority

Pretty average responses seemingly!!

My answers seem to agree mostly with mumsnet. I have learned to choose my battles carefully.

Most of my answers where the same as the majority of people, only one that was different.

Seems im in with the average! Although being a mum of 7 it varies between each child but im usually a pretty consistent mum and the same rules apply for all children

Done I am average

I’m with the majority with the pirate, but that’s about it.

I don’t count to three or withhold pudding, maybe I’m too soft!

I am completely average !!

Norma normal here too.

I must be in the minority in that my child will eat broccoli but not peas!

Yep, I'm just a typical parent muddling through just like everyone else!

1. I think with this question it shocked me how many people would do the same as i would. I love my children to do what they want as they are so strng minded theres no changing their thoughts anyway when they get a idea in their head. I speak to so many parents that say oh i wouldnt be letting them do that/no way! but obviously by this quiz and the results so far theres plenty others that would let them

2. Defo let them wear what they want! I dont bother. They are young and lifes a bug adventure to them. Time to be boring when they are older!

3. My daughter would love extra cuddles. Eldest two would probs only respond to the ipad answer! Think it depends on age.

4. I have no problems with any of them eating veg. They love it

5. Holidays/weekends ive usually got plenty planned, even on days that we are staying in.

Overall bar two answers my answers are on line with the majority of others :D

This has really reassured me in my parenting skills. The counting to 3 at bedtime I thought was maybe harsh but good to see this on the quiz!

I was surprised at how few mums went for the earplugs option when their child was learning violin. Have you not heard the monstrous sound of a violin being murdered?

seems pretty accurate to me!

I did the survey and it surprised me by some the the answers.

The problems don't seem to have changed much (except for the tablet and iPad) from 30 years ago. No easy solutions!

I am a big believer in not sweating the small stuff, a little bit of patience and compromise can go a long way

The pirate outfit's "grin and bear it"...what? Time and a place for everything even pirating lol.

Enjoyed the quiz, but it didnt give me a result, so sorry about that, but please do include my entry x

Very suprised by my results.....thought I knew what i was doing but I have lot to learn lol

Thanks ... like minded parents!