Child Guidance -- Study Guide

Section VIII

The Paramount Task—Character Development

Date ________ CG-SG 44.9

A. Read pages 161-190. CG-SG 44.10

B. Check your knowledge: CG-SG 44.11

1. What is the only treasure we can take from this world? (161:1)

 
CG-SG 44.12

2. Of what two things does strength of character consist? (161:4)
(a)
(b)
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3. What other than sanctification “is the work of a lifetime”? (162:2)

 
CG-SG 45.1

4. When may our lives be perfect? (162:3)

 
CG-SG 45.2

5. What is the greatest evidence of Christianity the world can see? (163:1)

 
CG-SG 45.3

6. What creates a habit and forms a character? (164:1)

 
CG-SG 45.4

7. What is our first duty to God and man? (164:2)

 
CG-SG 45.5

8. What will give strength and solidity of character? (165:1)

 
CG-SG 45.6

9. What is the noblest work in which we can engage? (165:2)

 
CG-SG 45.7

10. What is required to keep crooked traits from strengthening? (167:3)

 
CG-SG 46.1

11. Complete: “He knows your infirmities, and works to _______________________, not to destroy.” (168:2) CG-SG 46.2

12. Who are to help children form right characters? (169:1)

 
CG-SG 46.3

13. What will prove the ruin of our children? (170:3)

 
CG-SG 46.4

14. How much of the time are we dependent on the Holy Spirit in rightly rearing our children? (172:1)

 
CG-SG 46.5

15. How will God assist parents in child guidance? (172:4)

 
CG-SG 46.6

16. What will God not do? (172:4)

 
CG-SG 46.7

17. What are the elements of Christian character? (173:1)

 
CG-SG 47.1

18. What are parents planting for their own feet in wrong child training? (175:1)

 
CG-SG 47.2

19. Of what two extremes in child rearing must we beware? (175:2)

 
CG-SG 47.3

20. How can mothers nip sin in the bud in child training? (176:2)

 
CG-SG 47.4

21. What negligence does God particularly condemn? (176:4)

 
CG-SG 47.5

22. When are parents the worst enemies of their children? (177:2)

 
CG-SG 47.6

23. When do parents imperil their souls and those of their children? (179:1)

 
CG-SG 47.7

24. How should evil youth be treated? (180:0)

 
CG-SG 48.1

25. What makes children grow up at cross-purposes with the world? (181:1)

 
CG-SG 48.2

26. Complete: “Seeking happiness in the path of _______________________ will bring but misery.” (182:0) CG-SG 48.3

27. After what model are innocent babes to be fashioned? (184:1)

 
CG-SG 48.4

28. What are we to build around our children? (185:1)

 
CG-SG 48.5

29. When are children to be subdued? (185:2)

 
CG-SG 48.6

30. How can parents train their children for sound health in later years? (187:1)

 
CG-SG 48.7

C. Rate your character: Strong ____ Uncertain ____ Easily led ____ Weak ____ CG-SG 49.1

1. My strongest point is

CG-SG 49.2

2. My weakest point is

CG-SG 49.3

D. Discuss with others: CG-SG 49.4

1. Discuss: “True character, a quality of the soul.” (161:2)

 
CG-SG 49.5

2. What do we mean by “strength of character”?


CG-SG 49.6

3. Discuss perfection in development of character. (162:3)

 
CG-SG 49.7

4. What about “characters formed by circumstance”?


CG-SG 49.8

5. Why is character study vital to this generation? (169:2)

 
CG-SG 49.9

6. Discuss how to make a transformation in our families.


CG-SG 49.10

7. Discuss indulgence versus iron rule.


CG-SG 49.11

8. Explain misguided love and sympathy.


CG-SG 49.12

9. How can we correct wrong attitudes in our children?


CG-SG 49.13

10. What is mental health?


CG-SG 49.14

11. Discuss: “High Points.” (189:1)

 
CG-SG 49.15

12. Describe the dispositions, morals, and character of children educated for God. (171:2)

 
CG-SG 49.16

E. Think on these things: CG-SG 50.1

1. Do I have self-control?

CG-SG 50.2

2. Am I training my child to have self-control?

CG-SG 50.3

3. Does my child have a strong will power or won't power?

CG-SG 50.4

4. Is my child wearing the “royal robe woven in heaven’s loom”?

CG-SG 50.5

F. Name one way I am stronger today than I was yesterday.

CG-SG 50.6

INDIVIDUAL RATING SHEET CG-SG 50.7

______ Husband ______ Wife ______ Son ______ Daughter CG-SG 50.8