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What Gentle Discipline is Not
Those who desire to give up spanking need a viable alternative. My recommendation is Gentle Discipline aka Grace Based Discipline. Carissa Robinson shares what Gentle Discipline is not which is also helpful, especially to those who have rejected it because of a lack of understanding.
Read MoreTools for the empty toolbox
GreenGem has posted part 3 of her journey towards grace wherein she shares where she found the tools to replace spanking.
Read MoreQuivering Daughters
Sister Lisa has written an interesting review of Quivering Daughters in her blog, Soul Liberty Faith. This blog post is mainly about spiritual abuse but she does mention Lydia Schatz.
Read MoreBack to the Schatz case
This was posted back in May 2010, but I missed it. It is good coverage of the Schatz story from a Christian news site. The Schatz family has been on my mind lately since their trial is scheduled for Nov 1, less than 6 weeks away. They have their trial readiness hearing on Oct 21st.…
Read MoreEntrapment
Do you ever entrap your children? Read this blog entry from Dare to Disciple to learn more about entrapment. Failure to heed this warning may lead to developing an adversarial relationship with your children.
Read MoreGrace-ful Parenting of Toddlers
Here is some advice on how Grace-ful Parenting of Toddlers by a mother who has already been through this and is now the mother of adults.
Read MoreSchatz Trial – No update
Notable Trials has a update on the Schatz Trial to summarize the case and say that there is no real update.
Read MorePreparing To Be A Help Meet
I find it odd that Yahoo News has a good review of Debi Pearl’s newest book, Preparing To Be A Help Meet. You may comment on that article there as well as on the Topix site. Yahoo did not allow me to submit my comment, probably because it was a link to this site. My…
Read MorePatriarchy
I have 2 interesting book reviews for 2 books that were recently published about the patriarchy movement. I do not think that the Pearls are directly involved in this movement, but their names to tend to come up and it appears that Debi Pearl was interviewed for the first book: Quiverfull: Inside the Christian Patriarchy…
Read MoreSchatz couple to stand trial in November
From the Paradise Post reposted here for permanence By Elizabeth De Alwis Posted: 06/26/2010 01:00:00 AM PDT A Paradise couple will stand trial in November for allegedly murdering one adopted child and torturing another during a “biblical chastisement” session. Kevin and Elizabeth Schatz are charged with an open count of murder for allegedly beating their 7-year-old…
Read MoreTrial date set in ‘chastisement’ death of girl
From the Chico Enterprise Record I am reposting this here for permanence By TERRY VAU DELL-Staff Writer Posted: 06/25/2010 12:12:20 AM PDT OROVILLE — A Paradise couple are scheduled to stand trial in November on murder and torture charges involving two adopted children. Kevin Schatz, 40, and his wife, Elizabeth Schatz, 42, pleaded not guilty…
Read MoreI Am Personally Opposed But…
ThatMom challenges us to take a stand in in her post “i am personally opposed to beating a child with a piece of plumbing supply line, but…..”
Read MoreSchatz couple to be in court Thursday
The Paradise Post reports that the Schatzes are due in court this Thursday, June 24th. I’ll be watching for updates to post. To be alerted whenever I add to this site, please subscribe to my RSS feed.
Read MoreiTunes
The Pearls are asking their followers to go to iTunes and leave positive ratings and reviews for their shows. We should probably go help balance that out. If you have iTunes, you can rate the podcasts. ( I believe you have to be in iTunes to do this) To the right of where it…
Read MoreWe Must Speak Out
This Adventure Life exhorts us that We Must Speak Out.
Read MoreAwful Library Books
The Awful Library Books blog would like to see To Train Up A Child removed from all libraries. So far, nobody in the comments section has approved of the book, but some feel that it should be just removed from the Parenting section and put somewhere else where those who need it for research can…
Read MoreSecular Homeschooling Magazine
The homeschooling movement is taking notice of the Pearls. Secular Homeschooling is a rather large magazine and they have written an exposé of the Pearls and their teachings. She looks at all aspects of the Pearls and gives some advice on how to respond when offered the book at a homeschool gathering. To Train Up…
Read MoreNext hearing date set
Here is an article with a bit more info. The Schatz couple waived the preliminary hearing on May 25 and “They will be back in court June 24 for further arraignment and the setting of their trial date.” Also, if you have a hunger to read any mention of or reference to the Pearls, check…
Read Moretrial date?
Not much news today. The trial date will be set in June. Here is a good synopsis. Some of the links are dead, but most of the text is contained therein.
Read MoreOprah
Mothersson from GCM says, I have an idea. Will anyone join me in writing to Oprah and asking her to interview Michael Pearl / have Lisa Ling do an investigation on his teachings? Many people respect Oprah. I think that could make some head way to end the assault of children. As Oprah says, “when…
Read MorePretrial Hearing Date
Pretrial Hearing Date Set in Beating Death in The Contra Costa Times
Read MoreSlippery Slope
Yes, the Pearls’ teachings are wrong. Yes, the Pearls’ teachings are dangerous. Yes, we must warn people to stay away from them. But when we call for them to be stopped, exactly who would stop them? When we start calling for someone to stop someone’s right to free speech, we must proceed with caution…
Read MoreHome Depot
TheLizardLass has started a campaign to ask Home Depot to make Michale Pearl to stop using their name in his teachings. She has given permission to copy and circulate, so I will include her proposal here: Hey youtubers, please let Home Depot know what you think of them remaining silent while Michel Pearl tells people…
Read MoreFor the Children’s Sake (TV)
This news story was just featured on a local (to the Schatz family) CBS station. TulipGirl has added the video to her blog in an entry called, Investigating: Why’s Behind Child Abuse. I believe this means that I no longer have to worry about KHSL taking it down. Thank you, TulipGirl! Note: you may have…
Read MoreThe Schatz Story part 2
If you are not familiar with the Schatz Story or want more info, please look here. News Stories Note: Many old news stories which have been removed by their papers can be found here and here. Couple plead not guilty to killing their 7-year old daugher from the Paradise Post March 18, 2010 Summerized by…
Read MoreMichael Pearl on TV Thurs March 18th. (Or is it the 19th?)
This Thursday, March 18, 2010 Friday, March 19, 2010, Michael Pearl will be interviewed live on CBS’s The Early Show some time between 7 and 8 AM (probably about 7:30). More info at NoGreaterJoyChildren.com and update here. No Longer Quivering has some good insights about it, as does Spunky. Barbara Curtis at Mommy Life says,…
Read MoreGet Involved
Boycott and Petitions: Parenting in Jesus’ Footsteps petition Time to padlock paddle peddlers! StopSpanking.org/
Read MoreThe Schatz Story in the News part 1
Kevin and Elizabeth Schatz are now being charged with torture and murder after following Pearl’s training advice. Here are some news stories: Note: Many news stories removed from their paper’s websites can be found elsewhere. I’ll try to keep the links updated. Many can be found at the first 2 links. Religion News Blog’s news…
Read MoreSean Paddock
In March of 2006 Sean Paddock’s death was attributed to Pearl’s training advice. His mother was found guilty and the case is now going to appeal. Here is an article about the trial.
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