Point 2

Question 1

What is the main idea in point 2

Answer 1

Train up your children with all tenderness, love, and patience

Question 2

Point 2. Why is it important to show tenderness and patience?

Answer 2

It draws a child and shows them that you want their true good and well being

Question 3

Point 2. What’s the danger of too much sternness and anger?

Answer 3

That they will be thrown back and their hearts will turn cold.

Question 4

Point 2. What quality of treatment do children require as weak and tender creatures.

Answer 4

Patience and considerate treatment.

Question 5

Point 2. Ryle gives many examples of incremental work in a child’s heart. How should this influence your parenting style?

Answer 5

It should be seen as a long journey with intentional small steps rather than something completed all at once.

Question 6

Point 2. In light of the need for tenderness, Should you neglect commands and punishment?

Answer 6

No, but they must be marked and stem from tenderness, affection, and love.

Question 7

Point 2. What can cause a child to lose respect for their parents?

Answer 7

Frequent anger and harshness. It is dangerous to make your child afraid of you.

Question 8

Point 2. What is the danger of making a child afraid of you?

Answer 8

It leads to all manner of sin and concealment. Hypocrisy and lying.