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1

How do you feel when a child tells you something that isn't true? Do you think of the child as lying? How do you react? Do you ever tell lies? Do you think that there are times when lies don't hurt--or actually do good? What is your view on honesty as the highest value? Do you think your ideas, feelings, and views relate to your culture?
2

Were you spanked as a child? How do you feel about spanking? What is your reaction to the oppositional stance that the text takes on the subject?
3

What are your views of and feelings about authority in the lives of young children? What do you mean when you use the word authority? Do you regard your views, feelings, and meanings as a cultural issue?
4

What is your experience with using time-outs? Were you ever placed in time-out as a child? Have you used this approach as an adult? How do you feel about it? Do you agree with the view of the text?
5

Did you have any reactions to the box on page 118 (differing perspectives on discipline): What were they?
6

What are some examples of limits in your own life? Have you ever tested these limits? Why or why not?





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