DQ - CH2 - The Connected Child

Discussion Questions

1. Whether a child grows up in a loving home or not, every child learns how to behave. Think about a child or family that you interact with. What were some of the lessons they learned from their earliest days? Be specific.

2. Taking a child out of a bad situation doesn’t remove their history; it will always be a part of who they are. Knowing that, how does it help shape your purpose as you do ministry? How can you adjust your expectations?

3. Specifically for those who work with families: “Each time an infant is held, rocked, fed, and spoken to, brain growth is stimulated. Each time a child watches colorful scenes or listens to sounds, her brain circuitry grows and develops” (p. 26, emphasis mine). Knowing the importance of early connections, how can you be intentional with the way that we engage with the families you serve?