Form: Parent Satisfaction Scale, PSS

1. Having children is worth all the sacrifices.

2. I derive a great deal of fun and enjoyment from being a parent.

3. Companionship with my children is a particular source of satisfaction for me.

4. In general, as a parent I am happy most of the time.

5. Watching children grow and develop is especially satisfying.

6. Parenthood is the most important aspect of life.

7. Surprisingly, child rearing is not as rewarding as I thought it would be.

8. I like showing pictures of my children and talking about them to my friends.

9. I frequently have fun with my children at home.

10. Children limit my freedom.

11. Compared with outside employment, child rearing is more satisfying.

12. I believe parenthood is one of the main goals in life for me.

13. I am unhappy in the parenting role most of the time.

14. Being able to provide a good home for my children has been the source of great satisfaction to me.

15. Child rearing is one of the most stimulating things I can think of.

16. I try to be with my children as often as I can because I enjoy it so much.

17. Children are a large burden for me.

18. Being a parent has always been enjoyable.

19. The rewards for being a parent easily outweigh the effort and hard work.

20. Just thinking about the times my children and I spend together makes me happy.

21. I don't like to complain, but being a parent isn't all it's cracked up to be.

22. Being a parent is the best way to achieve self-fulfillment.

23. I really enjoy talking about my children.

24. You know, it's hard being stuck home with the children.

25. Having children to care for is a lot of fun.

26. I love to spend time watching my child.

27. Being with my children is more boring than I thought it would be.

28. I enjoy being a parent more than most parents I know.

29. Do you ever regret being a parent?

30. The following line represents different degrees of satisfaction in your role as a parent. The middle point is «satisfied» and represents the degree of satisfaction of most parents in their relationships with their children. Please mark on this line the one that best describes your degree of satisfaction in being a parent.