Take a few moments to think about what guidance means to you. What experiences have shaped the way you think about child guidance? Respond to the questions below. Share your responses with a colleague, administrator, trainer, or coach.

1. When you were a child, how did the important adults in your life guide you to make good choices?
2. When you were a child, how did the important adults in your life express approval? Disapproval?
3. How did adults motivate you as a child?
4. How have these experiences influenced how you view adults’ interactions with children?