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My Child’s Adultness Image Test

Understand how your child views adulthood and responsibility and how it shapes behavior in about 19 minutes. A 100 question parent and child format reveals gaps and guides supportive, low pressure conversations.
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October 2, 2025
October 2, 2025
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How the Scales are Structured
example score
14/30
Imitation (I)
Measures the child’s tendency to copy adults’ and peers’ behaviors as a way of shaping their own “adult” role.
Low imitation
Moderate imitation
High imitation
0 – 10: Low imitation | 11 – 20: Moderate imitation | 21 – 30: High imitation
A score of 14 falls in the Moderate imitation range, suggesting the child sometimes adopts others’ behavior patterns while also showing some independence in how they act.
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22/30
Interaction With Younger Children (IWYC)
Measures how the child interacts with younger children, including leadership, guidance, and caring behaviors.
Limited engagement
Developing skills
Strong leadership/care
0 – 10: Limited engagement | 11 – 20: Developing skills | 21 – 30: Strong leadership/care
A score of 22 falls in the Strong leadership/care range, suggesting the child often takes initiative and shows supportive, responsible behavior with younger children.
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11/30
Adultness Evaluation (AE)
Measures how clearly and consistently the child recognizes and evaluates their own sense of becoming an adult and taking responsibility.
Low awareness
Developing awareness
Well-formed awareness
0 – 10: Low awareness | 11 – 20: Developing awareness | 21 – 30: Well-formed awareness
A score of 11 falls in the Developing awareness range, suggesting the child is beginning to reflect on adulthood but their self-image as an adult may still be inconsistent across situations.
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5/30
School Life (SL)
Measures how consistently the child shows mature, responsible behavior and attitudes toward schoolwork and school-related duties.
Low maturity
Moderate maturity
High maturity
0 – 10: Low maturity | 11 – 20: Moderate maturity | 21 – 30: High maturity
A score of 5 falls in the Low maturity range, suggesting the child shows mature school-related responsibility less consistently and may rely more on external guidance in school situations.
example score
22/30
Independent Action (IA)
Measures the child’s tendency to act independently, showing self-regulation and initiative across everyday situations.
Needs support
Developing independence
Strong independence
0 – 14: Needs support | 15 – 22: Developing independence | 23 – 30: Strong independence
A score of 22 suggests the child often manages tasks on their own and shows growing initiative, while still benefiting from some guidance in more challenging situations.
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7/30
Other Situations (OS)
Measures how often a child shows adult-like, mature behavior across miscellaneous everyday situations not covered by other scales.
Limited adult-like behavior
Developing flexibility
Consistent maturity
0 – 10: Limited adult-like behavior | 11 – 20: Developing flexibility | 21 – 30: Consistent maturity
A score of 7 falls in the Limited adult-like behavior range, suggesting adult-like responses in these varied situations are present but not yet frequent or consistent.
example score
16/30
Home Situations (HS)
Measures how consistently the child shows adult-like independence and responsibility in everyday situations at home.
Limited autonomy
Developing autonomy
Strong autonomy
0 – 10: Limited autonomy | 11 – 20: Developing autonomy | 21 – 30: Strong autonomy
A score of 16 suggests a moderate level of adult-like behavior at home, with emerging independence and responsibility that may vary by situation.
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15/30
Peer Communication (PC)
Assesses how the child typically communicates and adapts socially in interactions with peers.
Limited peer interaction
Typical peer interaction
Strong peer interaction
0 – 10: Limited peer interaction | 11 – 20: Typical peer interaction | 21 – 30: Strong peer interaction
A score of 15 falls in the Typical peer interaction range, suggesting generally age-appropriate communication and social adaptation with peers.
example score
12/30
Communication With Adults (CWA)
Measures how confidently and constructively a child communicates and interacts with adults across everyday situations.
Limited engagement
Developing dialogue
Confident communication
0 – 10: Limited engagement | 11 – 20: Developing dialogue | 21 – 30: Confident communication
A score of 12 falls in the Developing dialogue range, suggesting the child shows some ability to communicate with adults but may be inconsistent or need support in more demanding interactions.
example score
16/30
Adherence to Social Norms (AtSN)
Measures how consistently the child follows commonly accepted behavioral norms in everyday situations.
Low adherence
Moderate adherence
High adherence
0 – 10: Low adherence | 11 – 20: Moderate adherence | 21 – 30: High adherence
A score of 16 falls in the Moderate adherence range, suggesting the child generally follows norms but may vary depending on the situation or expectations.
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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS
Who Usually Takes This Test?
Parents of preteens
44%OF USERS
Mothers and fathers of 9–13-year-olds use it to understand how their child views growing up and where expectations at home may be mismatched.
Family counseling clients
33%OF USERS
Families in counseling take it to pinpoint responsibility and independence conflicts and create a shared, calmer plan for change.
School psychologists and counselors
23%OF USERS
School specialists use it during the transition to adolescence to quickly compare student and parent views and guide supportive interventions.
BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.
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Imitation (I)
Average
20.2
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16.4 — 23.9
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Communicating with Younger Children (CwYC)
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17
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12 — 22
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Assessing Adulthood (AA)
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11.6
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6.9 — 16.3
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School Life (SL)
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11.6
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6.2 — 17
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Independent action (Ia)
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16.5
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11.1 — 21.9
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Other Situations (OS)
Average
14.5
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9.2 — 19.8
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Home Situations (HS)
Average
12.7
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8.4 — 17
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Interaction with Peers (IwP)
Average
18.4
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13.3 — 23.4
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Communicating with Adults (CwA)
Average
12.8
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7.9 — 17.7
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Adherence to accepted norms (Atan)
Average
17.6
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13.2 — 22
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Frequently Asked Questions

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What does the test measure?
It assesses how a child represents adulthood and responsibility and how this internal image relates to everyday behavior. Results describe patterns of self-perception and typical behavioral strategies.
Who completes the questionnaires?
One form is completed by a parent or primary caregiver, and a separate form is completed by the child. Both rate the same types of situations to allow comparison.
How should items be answered?
Each item should be rated based on typical behavior, not a single unusual event. If unsure, select the response that best fits most of the time.
How long does it take and how many items are included?
Estimated completion time is 19 minutes. The test includes 100 questions across the two questionnaires.
How are results interpreted?
Interpretation compares parent and child responses and examines score patterns across situations. Agreements and discrepancies highlight areas where expectations and self-perception match or differ.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
About This Assessment

My Child’s Adultness Image Test

self-concept

During the transition from late childhood into adolescence, self-concept and role expectations can shift rapidly. My Child’s Adultness Image is used to evaluate how a youth construes “being an adult” and how that image relates to everyday behavior, particularly in the family context. The measure is attributed to D. J. Levinson.

The instrument consists of about 100 items and typically requires about 19 minutes to complete. It is commonly administered in parallel parent and child forms that ask respondents to rate typical situations, supporting comparison of perspectives and identification of concordance or discrepancy in perceived maturity, responsibility, and behavioral strategies.

My Child’s Adultness Image may be used in school-based assessment, family consultation, and broader psychoeducational or clinical evaluations focused on adolescent development. Results are generally interpreted as an aid to case formulation and to guide discussion about expectations and developmental supports, rather than as a stand-alone diagnostic indicator.

Author: D. J. Levinson
Literature: Steinberg, L. Adolescence. McGraw-Hill Education. 2016.
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