Children learn at an early age how to get what they want. Call it manipulation, deception, or working the system; it's an early sign that self has an agenda; it demonstrates sin's presence even in the very young.

So life is full of changes, and the uncertainty of change is hard on both children and adults. We like predictability and stability. They lead to feelings of comfort and security. Change creates an unsettled feeling.

This article contains a quiz! If you read beyond this point you must take it. The questions involve ten parenting situations. You will determine which intervention was used by the parent.