1. Where you a "clueless kid" or did you receive an intentional, practical education about "life"? How much of an advantage do you think the child with an intentional, practical education has over the child who does not? Explain your answer.

2. According to Proverbs 1:8, 2:1, 3:1, 4:1, 5:1, 6:1, 7:1 and 8:32, to whom is Solomon writing? Why is he writing (Proverbs 1:1-7)? Obviously, Solomon had an intentional plan to give a practical education. How can today's father use Proverbs with his children? Does this bring any other ideas to mind?

3. It has been suggested that it is not enough to simply "respond" to our children's needs, though important, but also to have an "intentional" plan to give them a practical education? Do you agree that to not have an intentional plan is risky, and why or why not?

4. Which practical idea mentioned in this lesson most appealed to you, and why? Which one, if applicable, would you like to give a try, and what's your next step?

• A written plan or file of practical things you want your children to learn, perhaps doubling as a prayer list
• To help them understand and develop their unique type of intelligence
• Regularly scheduled times to build into their lives
• Create special occasions to teach special lessons