A method to support a user in acquiring parenting skills and knowledge according to the parent's chosen parenting-type, using an interactive software application (ISA). The ISA may comprise at least one database, a graphical user interface (GUI) and a business logic. According to embodiments of the present invention the ISA may allow a user to input a target parenting-type, fill a behavioral questionnaire, process the responses filled in the questionnaire, and display the target-rating, where the target-rating representation relates to the parent's selection of the target parenting-type, according to his/her beliefs, cultural background, personal preferences and the like. The responses given in the questionnaire may be associated with tools that are predefined in the ISA, where those tools may help the user in acquiring knowledge regarding the effect of the parent's responses to scenarios and situations upon the parenting-type and eventually upon the child's behavior and attitudes.