11 Questions Parents Should Ask As Summer Begins

Linc Taylor

Hey parents! As school ends and summer begins, take a moment and answer this assessment to better understand the overall “pulse” of your home dynamics.

 

Please respond to the statements below as truthfully as you can…

1 – Strongly Disagree

2 – Disagree

3 – Somewhat Disagree

4 – Somewhat Agree

5 – Agree

6 – Strongly Agree

 

I have spent at least an hour of quality time with each of my children in the last few days.

1      2       3       4       5       6

 

I am creating Gospel conversations with my family from God’s Word amid the everyday pace of my home.

1      2       3       4       5       6

 

Besides at the dinner table, my family would say that I often lead them in prayer.

1      2       3       4       5       6

 

We laugh often as a family.

1      2       3       4       5       6

 

I feel like I don’t have time to spiritually lead my family.

1      2       3       4       5       6

 

I know and appreciate the personality/love language of my child.

1      2       3       4       5       6

 

I can identify the specific threats and vulnerabilities that my children are facing currently.

1      2       3       4       5       6

 

When I’m with my children, I listen more than I talk.

1      2       3       4       5       6

 

I would describe the intent of my parenting as preparing my children for life more than just trying to get to the next thing.

1      2       3       4       5       6

 

I approach my role as a parent as being more of a provider of things and opportunities than a cultivator of relationships and influence.

1      2       3       4       5       6

 

The verbal tone in our home is respectful and honoring.

1      2       3       4       5       6

 

Whatever you realize, take the time this summer to be intentional toward strengthening your family – it’s worth it! Start where you are, and let’s do this together!