Boundaries with Kids by Henry Cloud & John Townsend
Week 6: Chapter 5 — The Six Steps to Implementing Boundaries
Read Chapter 5 of Boundaries with Kids. Key Scripture: Proverbs 29:17; James 1:5.
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Cloud and Townsend know that principles without a plan often die on the vine, so this chapter gives a practical, step-by-step process for actually implementing boundaries at home. Read slowly and begin thinking about how each step applies to a specific situation in your family.
Discussion Questions
8 questions1.The authors lay out six steps for implementing boundaries with kids. List them in your own words. Which step do you already do well, and which step is the weakest link in your parenting process?
2.Step one involves getting connected — ensuring that the relationship between parent and child is warm and secure before attempting to enforce any boundary. Why is relational connection a prerequisite for effective boundary-setting? What happens when parents skip this step and go straight to enforcement?
3.The authors stress that consequences must be related to the behavior, reasonable in proportion, and respectful in delivery. Think of a consequence you have recently applied to your child. Did it meet all three of those criteria? How would you revise it if not?
a.Was it related to the behavior?
b.Was it reasonable in proportion?
c.Was it respectful in delivery?
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