Spotlight
An answer to Proverbs 23 and ‘beatest’…
Q: I totally understand the idea of the rod on verses like “he who spares the rod, hates his son” but what about Proverbs 23:13-14 where it actually says “for if thou beat him with the rod…” ?
A: I’ve addressed this verse in the context of other articles but as it is one I’m asked most often, I thought I’d answer it separately.
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Grace-Based Discipline
The Five Steps»
The Five Steps are a technique developed by Lisa Kuzara-Seibold, Minister of Early Childhood Education at Word of Grace Church in Mesa, Arizona. I had the amazing opportunity to mentor under her while employed by the Department of Early Childhood Education as a Sunday School Teacher. This example of The Five Steps is an adaptation […]
History of Spanking
The History of Spanking»
Q: Where does the modern practice of spanking come from? Is it taught in the Bible?
A: I’m sure there were foolish children (young adults) throughout history who have been beat with their father’s rods (shebet) as a last step before someone or their own foolishness resulted in their death. But applying this idea to […]
Spoil the Child?
TCS - Taking Children Seriously»
TCS - These initials stand for Taking Children Seriously and Non-Coercive Parenting, and these approaches to parenting are enticing to many attachment parenting or gentle minded parents.
They seem to be incredibly respectful of children, and that appeals to parents who start out with the belief that their children are not little adults - but are […]
