1-2 page statement on GD from a biblical perspective?

[Heather Micaela]

You would think I would know where one is, or have my own.:no

Dh was apparently talking to a collegue about this who was intrigued, but Dh is not that great at explaing the whys on this. He wants something basic to give this person since they do not have a lot of time to chat on it. Just sending him to AOLFF and GOYB apparently is not enough:shrug3

[melliethepooh]

Call me crazy, but I think the burden of proof is on punitive parenting :shrug3 not too helpful, sorry...

[Heather Micaela]

I agree, but many people are totaly unaware things can be seen another way.

[NewCovenantMama]

I'd be interested, too. Or maybe I'll write one...hmm......:think

PS How many kittens in that photo???

[SweetCaroline]

this is 3 parts..mabey you can print it off to make it easier
http://greenegem.wordpress.com/2010/10/23/spanking-and-proverbs-part-1-context/
i thought it was all around very convincing

[EnglishRose]

:nak2I had to explain this yesterday

I sdaid something along the lines of...
Mo9st Christian parenting literature focuses soley on Proverbs 'spare the rod spoil the child', however i believe those verses are widely misunderstood, they are not advocating 'hitting' but telling parents about the need to guide children in the way to go.

The Bible gives much guidance which is relevent to parenting. We are told to treat others as we would wish to be treated, 'above all else is love', and of course that 'love is gentle, kind, patient and with self control.' We also have the example of Jesus who was the king of peace and told Peter 'he who lives by the sword dies by the sword' - violence breeds violence.
Our heavenly father is the perfect example for us to follow, he teaches us, instructs us and sometimes lets us experience the painful consequences of our bad decisions, but he always treats us with dignity and offers us grace. He is always there for us, a safe refuge with 'everlasting arms' - so i too need to be there for my child, day and night.

That's all i can do for now , no references sorry.:nak2

[Maggirayne]

So how did it go?

[Heather Micaela]

It didn't :giggle Dh got busy. I told him just to refer people to the right websites

[deena]

I'm reading "Spare the Child (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0679733388/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_2?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=1591650143&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=10E3912M60X6M34JAWYM)", a book that Crystal recommended. I'll let you know if I find anything helpful.

[joyinthejourney]

You may want to check out my blog, post titled "Rightly Dividing the Word".

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Also this one:


“The Rod or Shebet: An Indepth Examination”, by Joan Renae,http://www.gentlechristianmothers.com/articles/rodstudy.php :