Proverbs 22:18

"Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him."

So I basically trusted in Biblical discipline... "Spare the rod, spoil the child".

I had 5 children in the 80's and they knew the parameters of what was expected of them. I home schooled and we would all go grocery shopping, out to eat or wherever we needed to go and they were respectful and well behaved. We spent a great deal of time in church also and I never hesitated to go anywhere with them. People were always glad to have my children over.

I used a wooden spoon as my rod of discipline and while I think it was beneficial...none of my children spank their kids. My only regret is that I probably spanked in anger at times and that is wrong. So yes, I believe in corporal punishment but you have to spend time establishing the rules and then spend the time to explain what they did wrong and what the punishment would be and then how to correct the behavior. I think I could not have survived having 5 children if they behaved like most kids I see today...

I will add that as they got older most chose the path of rebellion against God and their parents many times...but you always hope you have given them a good foundation.

Proverbs 22:18

"Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him."

So I basically trusted in Biblical discipline...basically "Spare the rod, spoil the child".

I had 5 children in the 80's and they knew the parameters of what was expected of them. I home schooled and we would all go grocery shopping, out to eat or wherever we needed to go and they were respectful and well behaved. We spent a great deal of time in church also and I never hesitated to go anywhere with them. People were always glad to have my children over.

I used a wooden spoon as my rod of discipline and while I think it was beneficial...none of my children spank their kids. My only regret is that I probably spanked in anger at times and that is wrong. So yes, I believe in corporal punishment but you have to spend time establishing the rules and then spend the time to explain what they did wrong and what the punishment would be and then how to correct the behavior. I think I could not have survived having 5 children if they behaved like most kids I see today...

I will add that as they got older most chose the path of rebellion against God and their parents many times...but you always hope you have given them a good foundation.

Proverbs 22:18

"Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him."

So I basically trusted in Biblical discipline...basically "Spare the rod, spoil the child".

I had 5 children in the 80's and they knew the parameters of what was expected of them. I home schooled and we would all go grocery shopping, out to eat or wherever we needed to go and they were respectful and well behaved. We spent a great deal of time in church also and I never hesitated to go anywhere with them. People were always glad to have my children over.

I used a wooden spoon as my rod of discipline and while I think it was beneficial...none of my children spank their kids. My only regret is that I probably spanked in anger at times and that is wrong. So yes, I believe in corporal punishment but you have to spend time establishing the rules and then spend the time to explain what they did wrong and what the punishment would be and then how to correct the behavior. I think I could not have survived having 5 children if they behaved like most kids I see today...

Proverbs 22:18

"Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him."

So I basically trusted in Biblical discipline...basically "Spare he rod, spoil the child".

I had 5 children in the 80's and they knew the parameters of what was expected of them. I home schooled and we would all go grocery shopping, out to eat or wherever we needed to go and they were respectful and well behaved. We spent a great deal of time in church also and I never hesitated to go anywhere with them. People were always glad to have my children over.

I used a wooden spoon as my rod of discipline and while I think it was beneficial...none of my children spank their kids. My only regret is that I probably spanked in anger at times and that is wrong. So yes, I believe in corporal punishment but you have to spend time establishing the rules and then spend the time to explain what they did wrong and what the punishment would be and then how to correct the behavior. I think I could not have survived having 5 children if they behaved like most kids I see today...