Parenting IQ Quiz

What are the most popular social media platforms for teens?

Twitter, Snapchat, Facebook

Instagram, Snapchat, Tiktok

Pinterest, Facebook, Youtube

YouTube, Twitter, Reddit

What are some of the dangers of social media?

Comparison Culture

Cyberbullying

Catfishing

All of the above

How many teens report the use of electronic cigarettes (vaping)?

1 in 10

1 in 2

1 in 5

1 in 15

What type of drug has seen the fastest increase in misuse among teens?

Marijuana

Alcohol

E-Cigarettes

Prescription Drugs

Which of the following is NOT a potential warning sign of substance abuse?

Sudden change in friend group

Skipping school / Academic problems

Increased mood changes / lashing out

Expressing interest in a new activity

What percentage of teens admit to using marijuana at least once in their lifetime?

26.6%

35.2%

43.7%

72.1%

Which of the following is NOT a true statistic?

50% of teens have misused a drug at least once

61.5% of 12th graders have abused alcohol

25.6% of 8th graders have abused alcohol at least once

407,000 teenagers aged 12- to 17-years-old met the criteria for Alcohol Use Disorder

All of the above are true statistics

What is one of the most commonly reported struggles for teen girls?

Body Image Struggles

Peer Pressure

Drug / Alcohol Use

Academic Problems

What is one of the most commonly reported struggles for teen boys?

Drug / Alcohol Use

Reckless Behavior

Bullying

Peer Pressure

How many teens struggle with an anxiety disorder?

1 in 3

1 in 4

1 in 5

1 in 6

What percentage of teens report symptoms of depression?

10-15%

15-20%

20-30%

30-40%

What is the biggest source of outside pressure faced by teens?

Parents/Teachers/Coaches

Friends/Peers

Social Media

All of the above contribute to pressures placed on teens

Male teenagers are 3x more likely to commit suicide than their female counterparts

True

False

How many teens admit to sending a sext?

1 in 7

1 in 10

1 in 2

1 in 4

How many teens admit to receiving a sext?

1 in 2

1 in 10

1 in 5

1 in 4

At what age does the average child first discover internet pornography?

12

14

15

11

What is the average age females first have sex?

13

15

17

20

What is the average age males first have sex?

14

15.5

16

13

What parenting practices have become less common in today's society?

Yelling in public

Spanking / Physical punishment

Timeouts / Grounding

Hands off approach

What's the most harmful thing a parent could say to their teens?

“Your brother/sister is better than you”

“Because I said so”

“If you want to live under my roof you need to follow my rules”

“Saying nothing at all / lack of communication or interaction all together”

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