Spare the Rod, Spoil the Child??? WWJD?

[Trinity]

your mother was lucky! my niece was a good kid like that too.... she was an only child. i think sometimes "only child" situations are more conducive to good kids!

what works for some doesn't always work for others though, and when necessary, i believe firmly in the use of spankings. that's how i was raised, and i did ok!

Yep! a good spankin' here and there is good too... except i neva needed one after 9 years old... hehe

[Omega]

piano strings as a rod? this isn't biblical. the "rod", according to scripture, (and for all you hermanetics fans, according to the hebrew definition of the word) is a stick. i have no problem with using a belt, a paddle, or a hand... although that's not an issue anymore, since my kids are no longer still at home. piano strings though? might as well be using a scourge, don't ya think? that poor kid.

anyway, omega i hate to be blunt and to the point here, but i find your methods rather disturbing. you come here as a new member, not yet with enough posts to gain access to the controversial threads, and post questions that lead to very heated debates in the inappropriate forums.

the reason that a person is required to have 100 posts to get into the controversial threads is this... to give the individual an opportunity to get to know others and be known by others, and get a feel for the operational standards of the board.

i'm not a moderator, and i'm not angry with you... but i am disturbed by this, and would like to invite you to post and respond to non-controversial topics so that you can get to know us all.... because at this point, it almost appears that your purpose for joining here was to stir up heated emotions for the sake of entertainment!

Sorry, I never had any problems in any other forums, this is the first time, I understand what your trying to say. I'm just trying to seek unity amongst believers and to unite them in agreement or at least make an attempt to, I'm not saying that this the right thread or post or a Good example but speaking in general, that is the reason why I came to this forum. Sorry and I Truly Apologize if this has offended you or others and will cease as not to offend anyone on this thread anymore. That is why the Bible instructs us to respond in the Spirit of meekness so who ever is at fault may realize it unless they be overcome by demons with the spirit of anger or pride, however at times this is not the case within the Body of Believers because the Enemy loves to put thoughts into peoples head and have them believe that their never wrong or refuse correction, but in reality are receving a royal beating from them.

I'll wait til I reach a 100 Threads then I'll return. Until then you will not see me again until you say that "Blessed is He that cometh in the name of the LORD!"

j/k

Sorry for that bad humor.

But with the piano cords, I did mention in my post that it was extreme. Love and see you lovely couple around the forums! :hug:

God Bless!

[Guest LadyC]

don't get me wrong omega, i'm glad you're here... i'm just a bit disturbed by the observations! we get a lot of newcomers that sometimes post controversial topics one after the other for the sole purpose of stirring the pot, because they enjoy baiting others and arguing. i must say, the topics you've posted have so far turned out pretty civil, LOL.... i think perhaps there has been so much bickering lately that people are trying hard to not let things get out of hand, but topics like this (and some of the others you've posted) generally turn into free-for-alls that get quite bitter at times... and this one may yet.

maybe i'm just a little overly-sensitive to it right now because i've personally grown so weary lately over the bickering....

[apothanein kerdos]

Blah, I don't know ancient Hebrew so I can't really do much in terms of interpreting rod except turn to a commentary (taking it next year, so just you wait ).

Anyway, I think it's common sense. I heard one of my professors, in mentioning this, that rod was used as literal and figurative. In other words, God is saying as long as you discipline them but aren't abusive. If a child does something they know is wrong, please, please, please, spank them on the rear. It's where most of the fat is, won't leave a mark, but gets the point across.

[Omega]

don't get me wrong omega, i'm glad you're here... i'm just a bit disturbed by the observations! we get a lot of newcomers that sometimes post controversial topics one after the other for the sole purpose of stirring the pot, because they enjoy baiting others and arguing. i must say, the topics you've posted have so far turned out pretty civil, LOL.... i think perhaps there has been so much bickering lately that people are trying hard to not let things get out of hand, but topics like this (and some of the others you've posted) generally turn into free-for-alls that get quite bitter at times... and this one may yet.

maybe i'm just a little overly-sensitive to it right now because i've personally grown so weary lately over the bickering....

Oversensitive? not a bit , your merely standing up for what you believe.

I get really grouchy when I'm weary. Example below:

But I hope it doens't turn into a bitter rivalry because then I will have to answer to God, GULP!

Take Care and God Bless! :hug:

[Kabowd]

I was too precious and adorable to ever need a spankin'

[Trinity]

I was too precious and adorable to ever need a spankin'

Yeah?... you and my mom... you both where perfect as children....

[Kabowd]

Uh...I was lying actually.