What Type of Dad Will You Be?

By: Brian Whitney
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
What Type of Dad Will You Be?
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About This Quiz

Some dads are the absolute best. If you were lucky enough to have a great dad, you know exactly what we mean. There is a lot of responsibility when you are a dad, and pretty much every guy out there that has a kid goes into it wanting to be excellent at it.

But there isn't just one type of cool dad, there are all sorts of them. Some dads are the best friend type, who just wants to hang out and have fun; others are the cool dads that do something outside of the box and encourage you to be the best you can be. There is also the type of dad that turns tough love into an art form; the one that is super in touch with his feelings, the one that is always joking around with you, the one that is continually teaching you how to fix things, and the type of dad that is just so darn smart you don't even know how to deal with. All of these dads can be the best; the most important thing is that you are there for your kids, that you care, and that you try. So which dad are you going to be? Take this quiz to find out.

Do people consider you a dreamer?
Yes, very much so.
I don't think so.
No way.
Maybe a little.
Do you work a 9-5 job?
Are you kidding? So lame.
Sadly yes.
Of course.
Yes, but I am trying to get out of it.
What type of music do you like best?
Indie rock.
Pop.
Country.
Folk and Americana.
Other

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Have you ever wanted to be an actor, writer, or artist?
Yes.
Not really.
No way.
Yes, but it isn't realistic.
Do you think it is important to be best friends with your kid?
Up to a point.
Yes.
No, I am a dad, not a friend.
I don't think that is my role.
Would you take your kid everywhere with you?
No, some of the places I go aren't that kid friendly.
Yes.
Nope.
I might try.

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Do you think kids need to be disciplined to grow up right?
Not at all.
Yes, but I would hate to do it.
Yes, that is part of a parent's role.
Yes, but not traditional discipline.
What do you expect from your kid?
Just for them to be themselves.
For them to be good people.
For them to listen and behave.
For them to listen and learn.
Do people refer to you as "gentle"?
No way.
Sometimes.
Are you trying to make me mad?
Yes, quite often.

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Do you cry at sad movies?
It has been known to happen.
Not that I recall.
Never.
Sure, all the time.
Would you talk to your kids if they hurt your feelings?
I guess so.
Not really my scene.
How would my kids hurt my feelings?
Of course.
How often would you joke around with your kid?
Sometimes.
All the time.
Only when they weren't expecting it.
Not much.

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What would you do if you caught your kid smoking?
Nothing, they can do what they want.
Tell them I was disappointed in them.
Make them smoke a pack in front of me, hoping they get sick and learn their lesson.
Talk to them about how they were becoming a slave to corporate culture.
Are you good at building things?
No, that isn't my scene.
I am pretty good.
I am amazing.
No, I hire people to do that stuff.
How much do you read?
A lot.
A little.
Not much at all.
Quite a bit.

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How might your friends describe you?
They would say that I'm cool.
They would say that I'm kind.
They would say that I'm tough.
They would say that I'm smart.
Do you think children should be curious?
They should be whatever they want to be.
As long as they don't get hurt.
No, experimenting with things is how they get in trouble.
Of course.
Are you a hugger?
Not really.
Yes.
Not at all.
As long as I have permission.

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What would you do if you messed up with your kid?
There is no such thing, we all do what we do.
I would say I was sorry.
Dads never mess up.
I would talk to my child at length about how I felt about doing something wrong.
How often do you swear?
Fairly often.
Hardly ever.
All the time.
Never.
Do you ever go to church?
Not ever.
I try to.
Yes, all the time.
Not often.

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How into sports are you?
Not very.
I am pretty into them.
I love sports!
Not at all.
How much time on a workday would you spend one on one with your kids?
Two hours.
As much time as possible!
One hour
Three hours.
Were you close to your dad?
Not really.
Very much so.
In our own way, we were.
Not at all.

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When do you think a kid should get a job?
Whenever they feel like it.
When they're 17.
When they're 15.
When they are developmentally ready.
What type of school should your kid go to?
Wherever they want.
Whatever school is closest to where we live.
Wherever they can get a good education.
A private school.
Are you a good cook?
Not really.
I am pretty good.
Not at all.
I am excellent.

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Would you make lunch for your kid to take to school?
If I had to.
Sure.
Nope.
I would love to!
What is the longest you have ever been unemployed?
Over a year.
Six months.
A few weeks.
A few months.
Would you read a self-help book about parenting?
No, but I might write one: you can make a lot of money with those.
Sure.
No way.
I would read as many as I could.

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