Ross wants to talk about keeping equilibrium while balancing the desire to honor children's freedom with the need to provide an environment that feels under control. Mike suggests that finding signs of engagement helps teachers decide if they need to "take control." Tom brings up his observation that sometimes teachers rely on manipulation instead of guidance. Joey wonders whether an overemphasis on freedom diminishes the importance of relationship within the group. And what about power struggles? In the end, Mike reveals the irony that the more teachers "let it go," the more they may gain a classroom that is "under control."