On a scale of 1 to 10 (with 1 being “we stink at this” and 10 being “we rock at this”), rate your family on the withing research insights presented in this chapter.I know how to handle my child’s progression from dependence to independence to interdependence with the grace and patience that prevents that journey from fracturing our relationship. 1 5 10
We are not overwhelmed by the busyness and stress that often erode parents’ resolve and ability to be a wall of support for their kids. 1 5 10
We navigate conflict—both large blowups as well as little annoyances—that can eat away at our family’s commitment to journey with each other. 1 5 10
In your opinion, which of the questions discussed in this chapter is the biggest culprit in cooling your family’s warmth? Which question do you think your child would choose? If they would choose a different question than you did, why do you think that is?
In what seasons have you felt like you were a warm wall of support for your learner, explorer, or focuser? What does that tell you about yourself, your parenting, and your family?
Who do you know who embodies the warm wall of support you would like to be for your teenager or young adult? What about their withing do you respect and wish to incorporate into your own parenting?
