Child Guidance -- Study Guide

Section VII

Developing Christian Qualities

Date ________ CG-SG 38.13

A. Read pages 139-158. CG-SG 38.14

B. Check your knowledge: CG-SG 38.15

1. Complete: “Children should not be _______________________ into a _______________________ maturity, but as long as possible should retain the freshness and _______________________ of their _______________________ years.” (139:1) CG-SG 38.16

2. From what type of excitement should children be free? (139:1)

  CG-SG 38.17

3. Lest we encourage vanity, what should we not praise in children? (139:3) CG-SG 39.1

(a)
(b)
(c) CG-SG 39.2

4. How do flattery and indulgence affect a child? (140:2)

  CG-SG 39.3

5. What three things do children need? (141:1)
(a)
(b)
(c) CG-SG 39.4

6. Name two things we should teach our children. (141:4)
(a)
(b) CG-SG 39.5

7. What must not live in the heart or find room in the home? (143:1)

  CG-SG 39.6

8. List six things we are to teach our children to be. (143:3)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f) CG-SG 40.1

9. In what are adults to set the example? (143:5)
(a)
(b)
(c) CG-SG 40.2

10. Name three characteristics that are the curse of the age. (144:2)
(a)
(b)
(c) CG-SG 40.3

11. Complete: “Cherish the precious, _______________________ gem of _______________________.” (144:4) CG-SG 40.4

12. Complete: The sunshine of love, cheerfulness, and happy contentment promotes “health and vigor of _______________________ and _______________________” (146:2) CG-SG 40.5

13. What will the sober-minded Christian not be? (146:3)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d) CG-SG 40.6

14. What is “the very beauty of holiness”? (147:0)

  CG-SG 41.1

15. What kind of words are we to educate our children to speak? (147:1)

  CG-SG 41.2

16. Complete: “It is the duty of God’s children to be _______________________.” (147:2) CG-SG 41.3

17. Complete: “Let your life be free from _______________________ practices.” (150:1) CG-SG 41.4

18. What should parents do all in their power to preserve in their children? (150:3)

  CG-SG 41.5

19. Of what should parents be models? (151:1)

  CG-SG 41.6

20. Complete: “If you want your child to be truthful, be _______________________ yourself.” (151:3) CG-SG 41.7

21. What may harsh discipline often make children fear to do? (151:4)

  CG-SG 41.8

22. Why should we love and choose the right? (153:1)

  CG-SG 42.1

23. How many of life’s actions are to be stamped with honesty? (154:3)

  CG-SG 42.2

24. What should our sympathy for children never foster in them? (157:2)

  CG-SG 42.3

25. Complete: “Lead the youth to feel that they are trusted, and there are few who will not seek to prove themselves ______________ of the _______________.” (158:1) CG-SG 42.4

C. Rate your cheerfulness: Always ____ Usually ____ Seldom ____ Never___ CG-SG 42.5

1. I am always cheerful when I

CG-SG 42.6

2. I am always depressed when I

CG-SG 42.7

D. Discuss with others: CG-SG 42.8

1. What happens when parents attempt to shove their children into the limelight?


CG-SG 42.9

2. What relationship has a child’s dress to its character development?


CG-SG 43.1

3. Discuss: “The Secret of True Charm.” (140)
  CG-SG 43.2

4. Discuss the difference between encouraging and praising a child.

CG-SG 43.3

5. Where and how is the cornerstone of courtesy in a child laid?


CG-SG 43.4

6. How shall we teach humility and modesty to our children?


CG-SG 43.5

7. How important is the home atmosphere in character building?


CG-SG 43.6

8. Discuss: “Smile, parents; smile, teachers.”

CG-SG 43.7

9. How shall we teach children to develop the spirit of thankfulness?


CG-SG 43.8

10. Why should children be taught “artless simplicity”? Contrast with “pretense.”


CG-SG 43.9

11. Explain how to teach children to shun lying, prevarication, deception.


CG-SG 43.10

12. Is honesty the “best policy,” or is it an ingrained principle of life?


CG-SG 43.11

13. Why do some children develop into adult weaklings, mentally and morally?


CG-SG 43.12

14. Contrast sympathy and self-pity in child rearing.

CG-SG 43.13

15. Discuss trust versus suspicion in relation to dealing with children.

CG-SG 43.14

E. Think on these things: CG-SG 43.15

1. Are my children truly charming?

CG-SG 43.16

2. How near like paradise is my home?

CG-SG 43.17

3. Is our home courteous?


CG-SG 43.18

4. Do I smile in the home even though my heart is sad?


CG-SG 43.19

5. Do my children have attentive ears and willing feet and hands?


CG-SG 43.20

6. Do I consider it my duty to be cheerful?


CG-SG 44.1

7. Am I truthful to my children?


CG-SG 44.2

8. Am I honest in my dealings?


CG-SG 44.3

9. Am I training my children to be self-reliant?


CG-SG 44.4

10. Do I encourage my children to have a sense of honor?


CG-SG 44.5

F. Name one courteous act I have done today for my family.

CG-SG 44.6

INDIVIDUAL RATING SHEET CG-SG 44.7

______ Husband ______ Wife ______ Son ______ Daughter CG-SG 44.8