Parent-Adolescent Communication Scale – PACS

I can discuss my beliefs with my mother/father without feeling restrained or embarrassed.

Sometimes I have trouble believing everything my mother/father tells me.

My mother/father is always a good listener.

I am sometimes afraid to ask my mother/father for what I want.

My mother/father has a tendency to say things to me that would be better left unsaid.

My mother/father can tell how I’m feeling without asking.

I am very satisfied with how my mother/father and I talk together.

If I were in trouble, I could tell my mother/father.

I openly show affection to my mother/father.

When we are having a problem, I often give my mother/father the silent treatment.

I am careful about what I say to my mother/father.

When talking to my mother/father, I have a tendency to say things that would be better left unsaid.

When I ask questions, I get honest answers from my mother/father.

My mother/father tries to understand my point of view.

There are topics I avoid discussing with my mother/father.

I find it easy to discuss problems with my mother/father.

It is very easy for me to express all my true feelings to my mother/father.

My mother/father nags/bothers me.

My mother/father insults me when s/he is angry with me.

I don’t think I can tell my mother/father how I really feel about some things.