[Soliloquy]

Originally Posted by daina

im wondering if this is another topic entirely, worth a new thread, but id like your opinions: would you attend a bible study on a parenting book which encourages spanking? I'm thinking most of you would say "no"... The book itself is not about discipline, but does contain sections and chapters on the subject. Its called "Training Your Child to Turn Out Right"... an old baptist parenting book from the 90's. Would you just forego the study group all together, or go and take the good while leaving the bad?

Being a new mom without much experience, and not being raised in a Christian environment makes it more tempting to go to learn about "biblical parenting". But on the other hand, it goes back to all these things we've been discussing about the fundamental mindset, etc...

No, I wouldn't go. I'd start my own group, not exclusive to my church. There are so many options now for finding other moms. I started Facebook group for local homeschooling moms. La Leche League meetings are another great place to meet other moms. Usually there's a social chit chat time before or after the meeting. Or you can suggest anyone who's free to meet at a park before or after the meeting.

I've made some of my very best friends that way. Also through GCM meet-ups. Other Christian women who support, encourage, and hold me accountable. Who can listen to my thoughts without trying to convince me to think their way.

I have never, and will never, attend a church that doesn't allow children in the service. There is a time and a place to discuss adult topics that are inappropriate for children. Sunday morning isn't the time or the place, imo.

As far as children in church-- when Paul wrote, "children, obey your parents," he was addressing the children whom he assumed were sitting in the meeting of believers. He did not write, "parents, make your children obey." Big difference.