Name *

First Name

Last Name

1. What is not an advantage to a focus on a method of parenting? *

It binds parents together with other parents who use the same method.

It increases the confidence of parents that they have a plan and a purpose in their parenting.

It provides for unpredictability and spontaneity.

2. What is not a downside to a focus on a method of parenting? *

Confidence may give parents a false security that all is well when, at least in the long run, it may not be.

It may place the emphasis on people rather than an abstract set of principles.

It tends to give inadequate weight to the individuality and uniqueness of each child.

4. What is not a difficulty related to single parenthood as a result of divorce? *

Children cannot be disciplined.

Children may end up emotionally torn between the parents as a result of the marital breakup and its aftermath.

Children sometimes feel guilt as if they were responsible for the failure of their parents' marriage.

One person has to fill the role of both mother and father and also act as provider.

6. What is not a major way that the use of physical punishment in childrearing has been challenged? *

A continuity exists between the Old and New Testament views on children and discipline.

The New Testament supersedes the Old Testament injunctions on physical discipline.

Spanking a child is tantamount to physical abuse.

Spanking is archaic and psychologically damaging.

8. What is not one of the first four levels of parental discipline? *

Corporal punishment that does not cause physical harm

Encourage proper behavior

Gently exhort

Inform of improper behavior

9. What is not one of the last four levels of parental discipline? *

Corporal punishment that causes physical harm

Death

Explain the negative consequences of sin

Gently rebuke or reprove

10. What is not one of Wegner's implications of his study of parental discipline? *

Not all children need some form of discipline.

Wise parents discipline in love, not anger, with the best interest of the child in mind.

Wise parents recognize the God-given boundaries for discipline established by God.

Wise parents use the least amount of punishment necessary to curb improper behavior.

21. What is not a distinctive characteristic frequently shared by teens? *

They are insecure.

They are preoccupied with their physical appearance.

They crave acceptance and as a result conform to their peers' expectations.

They prize freedom and dependence.

30. What is not a characteristic that parents of teens should strive to encourage their sons and daughters toward developing? *

An appropriate assimilation to the ways of the world and living in the company of the wise

Biblical self-awareness, including knowing their spiritual gifts and God's will for their lives

A heart that loves, fears, and desires a close and growing personal relationship with God

A submissive attitude toward those in authority

33. Does Scripture address every conceivable issue with which a parent may be confronted? *

Yes

No

44. What is a suggestion on how to protect our Christian marriages and families and establish distinctive family ways? *

Family traditions

Family worship, devotions, or Bible study

Wholesome activities

All of the above