Marriage Course - August 29, 2012

Day 12 - Hindrances to Listening - Filters

Marriage

• we all listen through filters but often we are unaware of them
• when someone is speaking, our own memories, attitudes, prejudices, physical environment, lack of interest, etc. all affect what we hear
• some of the time we are listening more to ourselves than to the other person
• effective communication requires us to control the conversation in our mind

Question:Complete the worksheet under "Extras -> Study Guide"

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  • extremes are dangerous – either in harshness or permissiveness
  • create a balance and aim to be authoritative rather than authoritarian, indulgent, or neglectful

Complete the attached worksheet.  What style of parenting do you tend to adopt?  Is this because of the way you were parented?

 

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