1. What strategies are the following families using to make ends meet in these tough economic times?
a) the Parsons
b) the Leals
c) the Williamsons
d) the Graus

2. Ask a parent to read this article and discuss which of these strategies your family uses.

3. Ask your grandparents what it was like when they were kids - did they save up for the things they wanted?

4. List the specific economic principals David Bahnsen suggests people consider.

5. Why do you think that families who are making it on their own without government intervention are not getting any media attention?