Could you tell me how you are currently disciplining your children? What struggles do you face on a regular basis?
Are you and your spouse in agreement on how to discipline your children? If not, can you tell me about your differences?
Is the goal of your discipline to change behavior or the heart of your child? What would you say is the difference?
Have you ever disciplined your children out of anger? What can you do to gain self-control and begin to address the anger inside that is being triggered by your child’s behavior?
How do your children react to the way you are currently disciplining them?
Are you using the same form of discipline on all your children or adapting your approach for each of them? How is that working?
Do you and your spouse regularly pray for your children?
How did your parents discipline you? What did they do that you’d like to imitate as a parent now? What would you like to do better?
What books or other resources have you read to make you a better trainer of your kids? Are you open to suggestions?
