The Bible and Judaeo-Christian religion are often used as justifications for spanking children. However, various sources online make a claim for wrongful interpretation of the passages that are pro "physical discipline". Members of the Judaeo-Christian faith often cite the following proverbs as proof of their claim:
“Do not withhold discipline from a child; if you punish him with the rod, he will not die. Punish him with the rod and save his soul from death.” (Proverbs 23:13-14)
“The rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to itself disgraces his mother.” (Proverbs. 29:15)
There are more proverbs, but these are the ones I will focus on for this article. The examples provided mention the rod as if it were an object of punishment, but consider the original word for rod which was "shebet" and it can mean something completely different. A shebet is a stick that could be used for multiple purposes, yet it's primary use was the shepherds guiding rod. These rods weren't used to hurt sheep, they were utilized for fighting off wolves and other creatures of prey along with directing the sheep towards their destination. If the "rod" was used to guide sheep instead of hurt them, why would it be different for children?
What is the Rod?
According to various online sources, certain…show more content… You're not achieving anything by continuing in the behavior. But secondly, start by taking steps to recognize what triggers your own behaviors. Changing behaviors can be extremely overwhelming, however it's not impossible.Triggers can be a simple as the child misbehaving while at the house, to throwing tantrums at the store. In these situations it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the stress of life as well as the stress of being a parent, but just remember you're not alone. Parents everywhere have experienced these sort of behaviors from their children. Take a step back and see what is really causing the child's current
