🚀 go-pugleaf

My 2 cents...
I believe the quotation has been misinterpreted.
It should read, "[If you] spare the rod, [You will] spoil the child."

All the coddling in the world has never stopped a child from being unruly.

God kicks us in the butt for doing bad things, who are we to refuse to follow
his lead and not discipline our children for wrongdoing?

It used to be, Christians were thrown to face the lions.
Now the Christians are thrown to face the liberals.

There is nothing non-biblical about punishing your children for wrongdoing.
King David did not punish his child, and that child almost succeeded in
usurping his father's throne.

There are Christians who interpret the bible in many ways, and to lump all
Christians to having the same viewpoint on all subjects is hardly fair, as it
would imply that all non-christians must have the same, opposite viewpoint as
their counterpart "Christian". 

Personally, I'd rather spank my child than see him or her end up in prison,
being judged for something "He should have known" was wrong, but never
instructed in what punishment could mean.

There are levels of punishment, which should fit situation and apply the
appropriate meaning. However, I think "beating" is beyond necessary,
especially if a simple spanking can do the trick.

The main concept is this: find out what causes unrest for your child. Apply
those "pains" (missing dessert, TV, "quiet time", etc.) when contemplation
needs to be done. Apply a swift swat if other items have been done (especially
for 3-5 year olds) and ineffective. But, above all, explain _why_ the action
was wrong, and be a GOOD EXAMPLE for what is right!

There *is* absolute right and wrong, and it is NOT determined by society. It
is determined by the One who is eternal. 

Ok, you got a dollar for 2 coppers, but if you'd like to further discuss this
directly with me, send me appropriate email. Constructive criticism only,
please. Flames will be kindly ignored.

Praise God! His love endures forever!
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