Discussion Questions
Growing up, was your authority figure firm and strong with a balance of nurture and grace? Or did you hear a lot of whining, pleading, or threatening? Or harsh commands? How did your experience as a child make it harder or easier for you to find a balance of nurture and structure?
Was walking through what to do in a case of defiance helpful to you? What was particularly helpful?
Write about something you found particularly encouraging or convicting in this chapter.
Using the lists on pp. 133-134, put a check next to anything that describes you. Under which list do you have the most check marks?