It is okay to hit your child because it teaches them discipline and that you are in charge!
Expressing love to your child should not be physical because it leads to people thinking of you as a predator?
No, you should always express love to your child (hugging, kiss on the cheeks, holding hands, etc) are not predatory behavior. Showing love and affection allows your children to feel a sense of well-being and allows for secure attachment.
Anger is a natural human emotion and is healthy?
Yes, it is healthy to express in anger in a positive way by communicating your emotions.
What drug is the highest in teens within the last 5 years?
(because it does change)
Prescription pills
(oxy, xanax, perco, aderal, etc)
WHY THO?
What is my favorite game right now on ps4?
Mortal Kombat 11
Hitting my child will get there attention and they will respect me!
Yes, you will get the attention, however this will cause an emotional disconnection, that can lead to violence (hitting you back when they get older) and this can also lead to revenge.
Yes
(give examples)
When does anger become unhealthy?
Name the 2 ways this happens
Example anger + _____ = _______
Anger leads to Rage and turns into Violence
They never cause problems and tend to be alone most of the time.
What family role is this?
The Lost Child
Who was the 16th POTUS
Abraham Lincoln
Spanking leads to trauma!
Yes, spanking hard enough can lead to trauma
(lets discuss)
Using affection to discipline your child, will not work and they will not learn.
Actually, using affection to discipline your child will make the attachment secure and stronger. Providing choices rather than hitting or yelling will have a more positive impact on your child's life.
What is Power Over VS. Power To
(explain in detail)
Power Over (How can I Control
Power To (How Can I Help)
Addiction is a choice not a disease!
Here are the facts
ITS BOTH
Biology + Choices = Outcome
(in your family + high risk choices like drinking a lot = will result into alcoholism)
****Lets discuss this****
What is the Texas Official State Bird?
The Northern Mockingbird
Fear and Violence can lower a child's self esteem, but what else can it lead to?
(hint B O, Re, R/D)
Blind Obedience, Rebellion, Revenge/Disrespect
What are 3 ways that men nurture themselves?
&
Share as a group 1 way that you nurture yourself individually.
Going to the Gym
Eating healthy/Avoiding alcohol and harmful substances
Getting enough sleep (VERY IMPORTANT)
Control, dominate, and Isolation are examples of what type of parenting?
Power Over
What are 3 types of treatment centers for addiction
In-patient
Out-patient
Residential
who won the superbowl in 2016?
Denver Broncos
Hitting your child will have these 4 outcomes during, before, or after the hitting has occurred. What are they?
Flight, Fight, Freeze, or Submit
Nurturing is no longer needed after your children reach adulthood? I mean they are adults.
Nurturing should be something that a father should strive to do. There should not be a time limit of when to stop providing love and affection to your children, even as adults.
(Lets discuss)
Of course, men do have emotions other than anger. Men get sad, glad, and scared; but anger is the only emotion that is socially acceptable for men.
(Lets discuss)
Name all 6 of the family roles
Addict Lost Child
Enabler Mascot
Scapegoat Hero
Koalas have chlamydia (bonus points of 200 will be given if can guess the correct %)
T or F
True
80%