Inconsistencies

By Rhiannonw

Tue, 25 Feb 2020
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“Don’t slap the child”,
though sure and instant,
brief and comprehended
demonstration that the
deed was wrong and damaging
to self and others.

“Don’t smack the child –
you’re teaching him (or) her to hit”
– the child has sense enough
to know you take no pleasure in it.
Indeed a child unsmacked,
unhappily may persevere and provoke
exasperated stroke
before too long.

“Don’t spank a child” – in love
and care that they be spared
the bumps that come to those who
grow so full of self-desires,
no interest for the need of those around.

“Don’t smack a child” –
but before birth, pain felt and lethal
can be inflicted if
his (her) arrival inconvenient.

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Comments

Submitted by Tom Brown on

Some very tough decisions but corporal punishment is definitely biblical although it appears it is only boys and sons that must be so discipled. And as you say it is sometimes necessary. I would say only as last resort. Firm controlled and yes, always consistent. It means resist the heat of the moment, one should never act on anger and impulse.

Anyway what do I know of bringing up children? Quite serious.

Keep well! Tom

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Hi, Tom. There are obviously differences in corporal punishment, and differences between individuals, and between boys and girls, sons and daughters, home and school. But I think quick firm physical smacking can be much more helpful and 'over and done with' and message understood for boys and girls, than long psychological or complicated punishments.But as you say, not in temper, uncontrolled, and appropriate for the situation, the personality, and gender.

But I did want to compare the attitude that shrinks from that every being right, but is happy with abortion of a child in the womb, and also unaware of not only the death, but also now realisation that there may be pain felt. Again a difficult subject, but one that there is much pressure to conform to only considering women's comfort and desires. Sadly, also there are many couples who would be glad to adopt unwanted children.

Rhiannon