Friday, June 10, 2005

Spanking and Affection

Take a look at this link:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1419286/posts

I guess nothing surprises me anymore. In fact, I've heard that there are countries in Europe that have banned spanking. Let me give you my two cents worth.

Spanking should play a major role in your child's discipline. I believe that children should have some fear of their parents. I don't mean being scared of them, but a form of respect and understanding that there are consequences for poor choices. Take a look at the following passage: Do not hold back discipline from the child, although you strike him with the rod, he will not die." - Proverbs 23:13 (NASB) It's easy to think that corporal punishment is heartleass and harms the child. When done properly, it is very effective. Your child will survive!

I also believe in lots of affection in my home. My daughter loves to give me hugs and kisses. She knows that I love her, even after I've "dusted her bottom." I remember as a kid my dad would always pat me on the leg and say "You're a good ol' boy." We need to remind children that they are special!

2 comments:

  1. I agree that spanking, when done in love and followed by reassurance of love, is a necessity. How crazy that if we want to discipline our children properly we may have to start considering where we live.

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  2. AnonymousJune 13, 2005

    I agree in spanking too but it doesn't stop me from feeling guilty afterwards. I feel so bad - it just kills me but I know it's the right thing to do. We kind of go back and forth between time out and spanking - it's very hard to stay consistent. Ahhh, the joys of parenthood...
    Kim W.

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