Posts by Hermana Linda
Anger and Repression
Dara Stoltzfus considers anger and how children are forced to repress it. Many parents feel that it is best to teach their children to repress their anger. Those parents will typically not understand why repressing anger is unhealthy because they misunderstand the Bible. You can try to explain it to them, but they will rarely…
Read MoreDiscipline = Punishment? Really?
Dara Stoltzfus looks at the question, if discipline equals punishment, why does (Self) Discipline not equal (Self) Punishment ?
Read MoreWhy Liz BR Does Not Spank
Liz Boltz Ranfeld explains why she and her husband Don’t Spank Their Kid in a well thought out post. She has 5 main reasons which are fleshed out and explained. 1) Her child’s personality 2) Research 3) Occasional spanking so often turns into frequent spanking. 4) She’s not allowed to hit another adult; why should…
Read MoreWifely Submission
Dulce de Leche has a series on Wifely Submission Part 1 Intro Part 2 Before The Fall Part 3 The Fall Part 4 What God Has Joined Together Part 5 Wives, Submit Yourselves to Your Husbands Part 6 Spiritual Leadership Part 7 Who Makes the Final Decision? Also Eric Pazdziora explores The Myth of the…
Read MoreThe Pearls in the Religion News
Jonathan Merritt has published an article about Michael and Debi Pearl on ReligionNews.com entitled, How Influential Are Michael and Debi Pearl? And How Harmful? He only found out about them recently but has apparently done his homework very well.
Read MoreThe Golden Rule
Sally Clarkson explains how meeting your baby’s needs is following The Golden Rule in Pick Up Your Baby! Do Unto Then What You Would Have Done To You!
Read MoreMore Court Cases Involving Abused Adopted Children
I have been watching 2 very sad cases in the news since October 2012. I have not mentioned them before now because neither of them seem to be following any particular extreme teaching. They are both about Christian adoptive parents who apparently tried to control their adoptive children using adversarial parenting and corporal punishment and…
Read MoreNew Site: “20” Reasons Not To Spank
When Dara Stoltzfus made a blog post entitled, “20 Reasons Not To Spank,” she found that it kept growing. It got so large that she ended up creating a new site entirely for that post. She is now up to 119 reasons… so far. Without further ado, I bring you, “20” Reasons Not To Spank,…
Read MoreSylvia’s Thoughts On Spanking
Sylvia shares her testimony and Her Thoughts On Spanking in this post.
Read MoreWhy Rosemary Has Chosen Not To Spank
Rosemary shares “a collection of thoughts on why – especially the Biblical reasons why –” They’ve Chosen Not To Spank.
Read MoreIf You were Spanked, Are You Really OK?
Dara Stoltzfus asks those who were spanked if they are really okay. Her questions are sure food for thought. She also looks at how children develop trust that God hears us. The answer might surprise you.
Read MoreBabies, Children and Sin Nature
Stephanie just started a new blog called The Shepherd’s Apprentice. In her first post, she explains about the sin nature of babies and children and how we should respond to it. She then posts about Selfish Babies or rather, if there is such a thing. She ties it up with a look at Sin, How…
Read MoreSeeking Peace
Samuel Martin asks us all to join him in praying for “the peace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on all under His sun suffering from family violence.” Speaking of peace, Carissa Robinson encourages us to run to The Father with our problems for He will give us peace in Paideia, Part 3.
Read MoreVoddie Baucham and The Sin of Shyness
Did Voddie Baucham really say that a shy child who refuses to obey a parent and say hello to him is sinning? Cindy of Under Much Grace provides the evidence (in the form of a transcribed audio clip) so that you can decide for yourself.
Read MoreHow Will They Learn Without Spankings?
Dara Stoltzfus considers the question, “How will kids learn if you don’t give them consequences?” as she again looks at training dogs.
Read MoreMothering By Grace Reviews Shepherding A Child’s Heart
I just found this excellent review of Tedd Tripp’s Book, Shepherding A Child’s Heart at Mothering By Grace.
Read MoreEffects of Punitive Parenting
Dara Stoltzfus reflects on how punitive parenting has affected her inner being in I was spanked and I’m NOT OK: Why and what I do. And just for fun, the Honest Toddler explains why it is futile to force your toddler to apologize. I know that this is meant to be funny, but there is…
Read MoreBringing Out The Best In Our Children
Sara Mae shares how spanking was affecting her 2 1/2 year old’s self esteem and why she and her husband decided to stop in How Gentleness Makes Our Children Great. Dara Stoltzfus also has noticed the importance of a child’s self-worth and explains how we can encourage their inner beauty in Princes and Princesses on…
Read MoreBill To Protect Adopted Children Being Considered
House Judiciary Committee is considering a bill to protect adopted children as a response to the Hana Alemu “Williams” case. More information in this article in The Capitol Record.
Read MoreDoes “Discipline” Equal Spanking?
Carissa Robinson continues her look “at the true meaning of discipline, and how it has been warped by both Christian and secular philosophies and misconceptions about childhood” in Paideia, Part 2. In this post she looks at the meaning of the Greek word, Paideia, and how it has been translated throughout the New Testament. For…
Read MoreReasons Not To Spank
Dara Stoltzfus has been thinking about Euphemisms as she gives us 20 Reasons not to Spank. And for more food for thought from Dara, check out her thoughts on Abortion: A private matter?
Read MoreDefiant Toddlers?
Carissa Robinson has started a new series called, Paideia, in which she looks “at the true meaning of discipline, and how it has been warped by both Christian and secular philosophies and misconceptions about childhood.” She opens with a look at a toddler”s defiance, (or is it defiance?) in Paideia Part 1
Read MoreWhen Gentle Discipline Fails
Dulce de Leche looks at how Gentle Discipline Failed Her. Or did it? Along similar lines, MamaPsalmist considers the Gift of a Willful Child. And Dara Stoltzfus continues her look at how she was spanked and did NOT turn out OK.
Read MoreDr. Sears Looks At Baby Training
William Sears, M.D. looks at Christian Parenting and Baby Training in a parable called, The Journey of Michael and Susan.
Read MoreFear
Dara Stoltzfus shares her testimony of growing up being spanked for every infraction in “I was spanked and I’m OK!” FEAR..
Read MoreGoal of Parenting
We continue our look at the goal of parenting. Dara Stoltzfus examines Cooperation vs Compliance: Love vs Fear. The Hippie Housewife considers Asking the right questions.
Read MoreEven More Fruits of Gentle Discipline
Dara Stoltzfus has another story which demonstrates the fruits of not spanking. With this story she makes the point that we really need to decide if our goal in parenting is obedience or to raise a thoughtful, loving, healthy adult. For more stories like this, see my Fruits of Gentle Parenting Tag. Also, see my…
Read MoreInvestigation of Hana’s Remains has begun
According to an article in the Skagit Valley Herald, Hana’s body has already been exhumed and the investigation of her remains has begun. The linked article discusses how the prosecution tried to have the expert for the defense barred from the investigation over some comments he made on the medical examiners’ Listserv.
Read MoreMore Fruits of Gentle Discipline
Dara Stoltzfus shares more fruits of gentle parenting. This fruit says that You’re Not a Failure. Also, consider her post about Being punished for venting.
Read MoreChildren as Sinners?
Samuel Martin has the following to say about his essay, O Wretched Child that I am. This text may be the most important New Testament scripture for those parents who have small children – I Corinthians 2:11. “For who knows a person’s thoughts except the spirit of that person, which is in him?” – Why?…
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