I've thought and prayed and tought and prayed. I know others have been praying for me too. I appreciate that. The rod is literal. We are sinful creatures. Yes, sadly even children are sinful creatures. The rod of correction is what will restore peace in the home. I have peace about this. There is already more peace now that Mommy is not so wishy washy. I feel strenghtened, praise the Lord. I feel hopeful. I can't quite explain it, but I know it's good. I'm not going to look for reasons for why I can't trust what my bible says. It's exactly what I dislike about the liberal Christians doing. It doesn't really mean we have to obey our husbands. It doesn't really mean women are to be homemakers. You can work and keep a home. I'm choosing to read my bible as it is. Plain and simple. And hey, if I don't understand, I'll ask my own husband. :) |
Posted by Anonymous 
Jun. 14, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Anyway, I read your post on reading Graced Based parenting and I have to say this: I have one friend who uses that philosophy like it was god-sent, and her kids are horrible! In fact, I bought that book because she raved about it so much. A few of the concepts appealed to me, especially with my teen (afraid I would screw him up!). But the more I watched her, God revealed to me how misguided she had become. Her "grace" was basically just justifying her kids very bad behavior. I think Pearl goes crazy sometimes, but for the most part, he has some good advice. I really believe that different kinds of discipline work with different kids, too.
Some respond to reprimands with crushed feelings, but it gets the job done. Others need that spanking to bring down their little egos and remind them that their not the boss. Just like God disciplines his children differently, I think He gave us choices as well.
The main thing is consistency. I once made a chart that listed the (common) offense and how many spankings (we used a spoon) it would get you. This is as much for you, as it is for them. If it's written, then everyone (even you) know what goes with what. And when the kids see you following thru, they will take it more seriously.