Correlation matrix of scale items and total scores on the protective parenting scale at Wave 2 (6–7 years) and Wave 3 (8–9 years).

Protect  =  How often do you try to protect this child from life's difficulties?
Wants and needs  =  How often do you put this child's wants and needs before your own?
Leaving child  =  How often does leaving this child with other people upset you no matter how well you know them?
All correlation values are significant at p < .05.