Parent Child Relationship Inventory PCRI
Parent Child Relationship Inventory PCRI
The statements below describe different ways some parents feel about their children. For
each statement, decide how you feel. If you strongly agree, select the 1 next to that
statement number. If you agree, select the 2. If you disagree, select the 3. If you strongly
disagree, select the 4. Please make sure that you are selecting the correct response. If you
want to change you answer, just select another response.
Try to respond to all of the statements. If you aren't sure how you feel, mark the response
that comes closest to your feelings at this time. There are no right or wrong answers.
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Parent Code:
Date:
Age:
Parent / Carer (Kinship Carer, Foster Carer or Step Parent):
Mother
Father
Carer
Q5 Child's Age:
Q6 Child's Gender:
Q7
Q8
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Male
Female
Name of
_____________________________________________________
Facilitator:
Please rate the following statements:
My child generally tells me when something is bothering him or her
I have trouble disciplining my child
I get as much satisfaction from having children as other parents do
I have a hard time getting through to my child
I spend a great deal of time with my child
When it comes to raising my child, I feel alone most of the time
My feelings about being a parent change from day to day
Parents should protect their children from things that might make them unhappy
If I have to say no to my child, I try to explain why
My child is more difficult to care for than most children are
I can tell by my child's face how he or she is feeling
I worry a lot about money
I sometimes wonder if I am making the right decisions about how I raise my
child
Being a parent comes naturally to me
I sometimes give in to my child to avoid a tantrum
I love my child just the way he or she is
I get a great deal of enjoyment from all aspects of my life
My child is never jealous of others
I often wonder what the rewards are in raising children
My child tells me all about his or her friends
I wish I could set firmer limits with my child
I get a great deal of satisfaction from having children
I sometimes feel if I don't have more time away from my child I'll go crazy
I regret having children
Children should be given most of the things they want
My child is out of control much of the time
Being a parent isn't as satisfying as I thought it would be
I feel that I can talk to my child on his or her level
My life is very stressful right now
Strongly
Agree
Agree
Disagree Strongly
Disagree
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only for the purpose of monitoring the outcomes of parenting skills interventions.