ASK YOUR KIDS
Self-Control
What does “self-control” mean to you? Can you explain it in your own words?
Why do you think self-control is important?
What’s the difference between doing what you want to do and doing what you should do?
Can you tell me about a time when you used self-control really well? How did it feel afterward?
What’s a time you found it really hard to use self-control? What made it so difficult?
What kind of situations make it hardest for you to use self-control? (e.g., when you’re tired, hungry, bored, with friends)
Have you ever said or done something you regretted because you didn’t use self-control? What happened?
What helps you to “stop and think” before you act or speak?
If you’re really excited about something, what helps you wait patiently for your turn?
Imagine you really want a piece of candy before dinner. What choices could you make using self-control?
You’re playing a game, and it’s not going your way. What can you do to keep from getting too frustrated?
If you could tell another kid one thing about self-control, what would it be?
