Parent assessment · ages 8–14 · 12 questions
Can your child handle sudden change, unknowns, complex problems and grey areas? The four VUCA skills, observed in everyday moments.
When plans change suddenly (an outing is cancelled, the schedule shifts), my child adjusts without a prolonged meltdown or sulking.
My child willingly tries new activities even when they don't know whether they'll be good at them.
When facing a big task (a school project, a messy room), my child breaks it into smaller steps instead of feeling overwhelmed.
My child can describe a situation from another person's point of view, even when they disagree with that person.
When something they rely on stops working (Wi-Fi down, a game glitching, a friend unavailable), my child finds something else to do on their own.
When my child doesn't know an answer, they comfortably say "I don't know" or try to find out — rather than getting anxious or making something up.
When their first attempt at something fails, my child tries a different approach rather than repeating the same thing or quitting.
My child is comfortable with questions or problems that have more than one right answer.
After a setback (losing a match, a disappointing grade), my child bounces back within a day or two and is willing to try again.
My child can start a task even when the instructions are incomplete — by asking good questions or making sensible assumptions.
My child connects ideas across different areas (for example, uses maths in a game, or something from school in everyday life).
When rules or expectations aren't clear, my child asks questions or makes a reasonable judgement call instead of freezing or waiting to be told.