Posts Tagged ‘Pearls’
Parenting Gems
Signs of Life blog warns us about the Pearls’ teachings and offers some Parenting gems as an alternative.
Read MoreWhy the teaching of Michael Pearl … is grossly in error and dangerous
Why the teaching of Michael Pearl regarding child raising (and other things too) is grossly in error and dangerous by Mamame from Life on the Sound.
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 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 MoreCounter Arguments 4
Karen made a comment on Train Up Your Child at Awful Library Books to which I would like to reply. Perhaps the person who put this in the “awful books” category should have read the positive as well as negative reviews on Amazon…the list of things from the book were from the top negative review…
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 MoreKristina’s Keepsakes review of CTBHH
Kristina’s Keepsakes has started a series analyzing the Pearls’ books, starting with Created To Be His Helpmeet. Created To Be His Helpmeet Part 1 Created To Be His Helpmeet Part 2
Read MoreAnother pro-spanker speaks up
Another negative book review of TTUAC by a pro-spanker. I’m praising God that more people are taking a stand against this book. Jenni Lenc has good insight as to some of the major problems with these teachings, although she is careful not to be too harsh in her condemnation of them. A very good piece…
Read MoreQuotes from NJG website
This Review of the Pearls is from someone who agrees with many of the Pearls’ teachings (including the concept of training) but cannot get past some of the more outrageous quotes on their website.
Read Moretotal depravity theology
Elizabeth Esther looks at How the “I am a worm”/total depravity theology hurts children. She links this belief with abuse and makes some good points.
Read MoreThe Greater Problem…Parenting
Mommy Joy explains the inherent danger of blindly following any parenting philosophy in The Greater Problem…Parenting.
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 MorePre-trial hearing date tomorrow
This article from the Costa Times has been archived but it has been copied on various pages throughout the web. Here is one. Excerpt: OROVILLE — A preliminary hearing has been set for May 25 to determine if there is enough evidence to try a Paradise couple for the alleged murder and torture of two…
Read MoreCounter Arguments 2
I’ve been mulling over a follow up to my Counter Arguments post for almost a month now. Recently Crystal was kind enough to leave me a comment, letting me know her disagreement with this site. This was very helpful because it allows me to address her concerns. I will quote her and respond to her…
Read MoreParenting In The Name of God part 9
Parenting in the Name of God, Part 9 is up. To pique your interest, here is an excerpt: At this time, we want to review the anecdotes offered by No Greater Joy’s articles and books of newsletter reprints. If anything, the theology of conditioned morality and holiness is fully connected in the object lessons and…
Read MoreRebellion
Matthew Raley’s series about rebellion and the Christian continues. In this entry, he mentions how Michael Pearl’s teachings are designed to break, not soften, a child’s will and why we don’t want that. Rebellion and Stubbornness
Read MoreCounter Arguments
Most people, upon reading a few quotes from To Train Up A Child, will need no further convincing that there are serious problems with these teachings. However, some people will have arguments to which you will need responses. For this reason, I am posting some thoughts to prepare you to express your counter arguments. When…
Read MoreQuotes from To Train Up A Child
When quoting from To Train Up A Child (written and published by Michael and Debi Pearl), we should be careful about paraphrasing. We are being accused of misquoting. Here are some quotes from the first edition of the book, which is found online here. I got the page numbers for the 1st edition (1994) from…
Read MorePro-Spankers’ arguments
Michael Pearl alleges that only those who are anti-spanking oppose his teachings. He has no idea how wrong he is. For your convenience, here is a compilation of arguments and concerns from Christians who approve of spanking: To Train Up A Child (Book Review) by Tina Jobe To Train Up A Child: An Examination of…
Read MorePearl’s more recent response
Michael Pearl’s most recent response to critics by ThatMom
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 MoreThe Art of Spanking
Another Reaction to the Schatz story. I want to make one point: Lydia’s sister was not just sent to the hospital with massive bruising, her kidneys were also starting to shut down. In other words, she was beat within an inch of her life and thanks to God, they were able to save her life.…
Read MoreParenting In The Name of God Part 4
Parenting In The Name of God Part 4 is up at Scita Scienda. If you have missed any part of this series, there is a link to it in my sidebar under Anti Pearl Resources.
Read MoreMama D shares her concerns and book review
Mama D. used to recommend the Pearl’s teachings but has since taken another look and has now written about her concerns in a post entitled, “Spare the Rod, Spoil the Child.” She has also posted a 2 part book review of “To Train Up A Child”: (Part 1) Book Review: To Train Up A Child…
Read MoreLink to Two of A Kind…
Now Through a Glass Darkly compares and contrasts The Passion of The Cross with The Rod in Two of A Kind: The Christ of the “Passion”, and the Parent of the Pearls
Read MoreLink to “Pearls” of Wisdom?
Just added to In-Depth Analysis links “Pearls” of Wisdom? by Woman Uncensored includes numerous quotes from NGJ site
Read MoreLink to Pearl’s teachings are against the law
A warning for Canadian parents from Desperately Seeking Suzin: Pearl’s teachings are against the law. I added this link to the Schatz catagory.
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 MoreJumping Ship
Mrs. Darling has written A Critical Review of Jumping Ship by the Pearls at her blog, Dishpan Dribble
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