SESSION 7 - The Practice of Instruction (Pt. 1)

Session 7A
Title: No Questions Needed

Clear and unambiguous instructions will help our children obey successfully.

In this session, we’ll answer these questions and more…

What are the two most important words in parenting?
What is the difference between childishness and foolishness?
How can asking a question cause our children frustration?

Key Point:
Parents must help each other recognize whether or not they are communicating their instructions clearly and with no ambiguity.

Session 7B
Title: What a Character!

How we discipline our children will change according to the characterization of their daily choices.

In this session, we’ll answer these questions and more…

Why is it important to deal with each child as an individual entity?
How should a parent deal with discipline issues if they are a part of the problem?
Why is it important to get a verbal response to our instructions?

Key Point:
We can help our children choose to say no to their sinful appetites by praying with them and leading them to the Word of God.

Session 7C
Title: Can’t We All Just Get Along?

It’s important to have tools that will help your family put love into action.

In this session, we’ll answer these questions and more…

How do we use the Loving Your Family Guidelines?
Why is it so hard to show preference to one another?
What is a Family Conference Table?

Key Point:
Learning to ask the question, “What is the virtue or value at stake?” will help our whole family make wise choices.

Session 7D
Title: Let’s Think About That

If we want to see more of a certain good behavior, we should reward our children for that behavior.

In this session, we’ll answer these questions and more…

What is a reflective timeout?
How can our children come to us with new information?
What is the difference between bribing and motivating our children?

Key Point:
Rewarding our children for reaching their goals will build confidence, determination, and self-motivation.