Let’s think about what an “authority figure” means.
An authority figure is someone who has the power or right to give orders, make decisions, or enforce rules — especially in a way that others are expected to follow. Think of people like parents, teachers, police officers — they’re in charge in certain situations.
Now let’s look at each person (or animal) and decide:
1.
Parents – Yes, they are authority figures. They take care of you and set rules at home.
2.
Dog – No, a dog is not a person and doesn’t have authority over people. Even if it’s your pet, it doesn’t tell you what to do (well… maybe sometimes 😄).
3.
Police Officer – Yes! Police officers enforce laws and keep people safe. Definitely an authority figure.
4.
Student – No, students are learners. They follow rules made by teachers or school staff. Not an authority figure.
5.
Teacher – Yes! Teachers run the classroom, give assignments, and make sure students behave. Authority figure.
6.
Kids – No, kids are children. They don’t have authority over adults or even most other kids in official ways.
So now we sort them:
✔ Authority figure:
- Parents
- Police Officer
- Teacher
✘ Not an Authority figure:
- Dog
- Student
- Kids
Final Answer:
Authority figure: Parents, Police Officer, Teacher
Not an Authority figure: Dog, Student, Kids
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of authority figures worksheet for kindergarten.
