~It’s the first (and perhaps only) response of the parentally uncreative.
~It just teaches kids that violence solves problems.
~Is “might makes right” really the kind of lesson you intend to impart?
~If there were no spanking, there certainly could be no abuse.
~You can’t teach a child that hitting is wrong by hitting him.
~Becomes an easy parenting crutch, reducing creativity.
~Used too often loses its potency.
~It’s the angry response, not the loving one.
Bible References: Prov 13:24, Prov 19:18, Prov 22:15, Prov 23:13-14, Prov 29:15-19, Heb 12:7-11
Links on Spanking
Overview To Spank or Not? by John Shepard
Pro Index to Articles on Spanking by Focus on the Family
Pro Q+A on Spanking by FocusOnYourChild.com
Pro The Bible and the Rod by Brian Schwertley
Pro How Should Christians Discipline? by GotQuestions.com
Con Ten Reasons Not To Hit Your Kids by Jan Hunt
Con Nine Things To Do Instead of Spanking by Katherine Kvols
Con Never Hit a Child a Child by Randy Cox
Con The Sexual Dangers of Spanking Children by Tom Johnson
Con Rod or Shebet: In-Depth Examination by Joan Renae
Con GentleChristianMothers.com and Resource Index
Con Arms of Love Family Fellowship
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