Are the sorts of activities that the Nolan children are permitted or required to do common in your neighborhood? How does parenting on the farm differ from so-called “helicopter” or “tiger” parenting? What are the benefits and drawbacks to experiencing childhood on a family farm?

Celeste notices Lilah “playing” with the flour and challenges her to think through what might happen if she continues. Why do you think she initiates this conversation rather than just demanding that Lilah stop?

What was your reaction to Celeste indicating to Edgar that it was okay to insult his younger brother, but not okay to do it by calling him a “girl”?

Nick ponders, “My grandparents taught me all the skills, and I watched them dairy farm. And really, it wasn’t what my grandfather wanted me to do… He knew the sacrifices you had to make and the hardship and probably wanted something else for me. It kind of makes me think, what do I want for my kids? Do I want them to have the same struggle?” Based on what you see in the film, would you encourage or discourage young people interested in family farming? What factors did you consider in your decision?