Nesian

As the Bible tells us: "He who spareth the rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him correcteth him betimes" (Proverbs 13:24) and "Withhold not correction from a child: for if thou strike him with the rod, he shall not die. Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and deliver his soul from hell." (Proverbs 23:13-14)

I got belted alot when i was little. Once my mum chased me around our house [coz i didn't want to shower lol] then smacked me & told me off. Back then i hated her for doing that but now i appreciate it. I'm glad for the slaps & beltings & whackings i'd probably be really spoilt & disrespectful otherwise.

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mustardseed

Are parents the only ones allowed to spank/punish children? What about teachers?

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God grades on the cross, not the curve.

WordTime

I am totally against physical discipline. I believe positive discipline that is age appropriate works best. For example, with a 2-year-old, diverting their attention away from something they shouldn't be doing. For an older child give them "time-out" or "down-time" when they misbehave. We as adults have "down-time" when things become overwhelming. Shouldn't we give our children the same respect? Tell them obviously you aren't able to obey the rules out here right now so go in your room for 20 minutes and have down-time. Read the bible, draw, nap, whatever. (Take away the "techno" stuff).


When the bible is speaking about the "rod" it is not literal. It is the "rod" of discipline. Discipline is not meant to be physical, ever. It is to guide and train. A shepherd does not beat his flock.


Also, a child will remember a beating or spanking forever and not even remember what it was for. It takes many, many hugs to take down one hurtful act.


I was physically disciplined. It hurt me emotionally (broke my spirit) as well as physically (I have very tender skin - even on the so-called "padded side").


Please, parents, re-think your position if it is for physical punishment. You are grown up... I'm sure you can think of other ways to train your child and help them grow in the love of the Lord.


This might help: http://www.askdrsears.com/html/6/T060100.asp

Yes, I am a parent. These techniques work.

WordTime

Here is more on Christian parenting...

http://www.nospank.net/bible1.htm


Hope it's helpful.