Originally posted by Mary Etheldreda
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TAKE CONTROL!!
It doesn't matter how. Yelling, shaking, striking, spanking, hours spent in a small and uncomfortable prayer closet spending time only with the LORD, shaming, and ridiculing are all appropriate and effective tools for the parent. Like the gardener that controls that tomato plant, control your children! Keep them close to you (no more than three feet until they are at least 12 years old and can be trusted). Remind them often of your authority. Frequently tell them No so they are never surprised to hear that from you. Do not allow crying. Do not allow sullen attitudes. Remind them frequently that they are weak and vulnerable and if it weren't for your benevolence, they would be hungry and cold and in constant danger out there in the vast, dangerous world. Do not loose hope! Jesus is rooting for you!
It doesn't matter how. Yelling, shaking, striking, spanking, hours spent in a small and uncomfortable prayer closet spending time only with the LORD, shaming, and ridiculing are all appropriate and effective tools for the parent. Like the gardener that controls that tomato plant, control your children! Keep them close to you (no more than three feet until they are at least 12 years old and can be trusted). Remind them often of your authority. Frequently tell them No so they are never surprised to hear that from you. Do not allow crying. Do not allow sullen attitudes. Remind them frequently that they are weak and vulnerable and if it weren't for your benevolence, they would be hungry and cold and in constant danger out there in the vast, dangerous world. Do not loose hope! Jesus is rooting for you!
In the Etheldreda home, we demand First Time Obedience of our children. Just like it sounds, it means that the first time Mr. Etheldreda or I give a command or make a request of a child, they are expected to comply quickly, efficiently, and with a good attitude. If they fail, they will be disciplined thoroughly physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
con·trol
noun
6.the act or power of controlling; regulation; domination or command.
7.the situation of being under the regulation, domination, or command of another.
noun
6.the act or power of controlling; regulation; domination or command.
7.the situation of being under the regulation, domination, or command of another.
You use fear and control in the raising of your kids, which are both components of physiological manipulation. Just ask any sane person, and they will tell you. Not!!! The people on this board, they'll just mislead you by supporting you.




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