• Avoid this one. Enough child abuse in the world without people advocating spanking babies. Hitting kids is easy for some people, thoughtfully engaging with them is where parents need to focus. Use of your time, energy and mental faculties to engage with them, not a stick for getting them to just behave because they fear you. And if you really think the Bible commands beating your kids, check out this free resource http://whynottrainachild.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Thy-Rod-And-Thy-Staff-They-Comfort-Me-Mar-2013.pdf
    1. Nonsense! Don't avoid this one. The wisdom from this book is Bible-based and provides something desperately lacking in the modern mind regarding child training-- the rod of correction. Psychologically based parenting should have no place in the Christian family. The rod should be used when needed, and to withhold it is working against God's will for a child. Read the book and apply the principles. You'll be blessed you did.
    2. Praying you never have to deal with a rebellious child, Ben. Don’t avoid what the Bible plainly says.