How many times have you heard the comment that people have to take a test to
drive a car, but anyone can be a parent? A test is needed. And not one with a bunch of Bozo questions like How many servings of vegetables are required for a three-year old female living in Boise who walks 4.3 miles a day? No, this test will ask the REAL questions. Are you ready to find out if you have the right stuff to be a parent in the 90s? Get those number two pencils ready. And lets keep our eyes on our own papers, people.

Section One: Mathematics

For each problem, estimate the total number of times
this phrase is used per parent per week. (2 points per question)

I dont care what the other kids get to do.
… and this time I really mean it.
Somebodys going to get hurt doing that.
See, I told you somebody was going to get hurt doing that.
Now were REALLY going to be late.
One … Im counting … two … Im counting …
Because Im the Mommy (Daddy).
Lets not discuss that at the dinner table.
Why is your brother (sister) crying?
Okay … but only five more minutes.

Section Two: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct word in the blank. (3 points per question)

Tickle Me ____________.
101 _________________.
The Berenstain _________.
Clifford, the Big _________ Dog.
_______________ Nuggets.
_______________ Meals.
Please wont you be my _____________?

Section Three: Matching

Match each vocabulary word with its definition. (4 points per question).

Amoxicillin
Legos
Pull-Ups
Push-Ups
Tubes

Small bits of plastic designed to accentuate any style of carpeting.
Either a recreational device originally developed for hamsters, but since
adapted for use by children in fast food restaurants OR that which is placed in ears when Letter C fails.
A pink substance which is usually a regular part of a toddlers diet.
A frozen food amazingly devoid of any nutritional value.
A disposable article of clothing which one swears will only be necessary
for a few more weeks.

Section Four: Problem Solving

Briefly describe the solution to each problem. (5 points per question)

It is 8:50 a.m. School starts at 9 a.m. Where are your car keys?
She says that he started it. He says she started it. Whos right?
You are attempting to go to the post office with two very large
packages, two very small children, zero very close parking places,
and one frazzled parent. How will you accomplish this?
At 7 p.m., you must be at dance class with Debbie, Cub Scouts
with Carl, and soccer with Susie. Without any King Soloman
maneuvers, how will this be done?

Section Five: Essay
Answer the question and defend your choice. (19 points)

Which of the Big Vs has made a bigger contribution to parenting:
Vacuum cleaners, Velcro, or the VCR?