[bobbyj1970]

Re: Christian Domestic Discipline: Should The Husband Discipline His Wife In front of the Kids?

Is there a venue where someone as knowledgeable as yourself could teach and mentor husbands the details of proper punishments? I feel these should be learned correctly by the husband before passing this on to children.


Thank you.

I agree that the children must witness everything that is part of family life. It is the job of the parents to raise up responsible citizens and teach the youth the things they need to know. It may be a small detail, but I believe it is important to know such things as when to apply discipline, what discipline is appropriate, how many blows for what offense and what instruments may be used. Should a club be used, or is a belt sufficient? These details are taught through observation, much as language, gestures and so on.

[Mary Etheldreda]

Re: Christian Domestic Discipline: Should The Husband Discipline His Wife In front of the Kids?

I am in Tennessee too. My mother and I were both disciplined in front of my brothers by my Father too. As teenagers my brothers below 15 assisted my Father by moving furniture such as end tables or fetching the strap or paddle. While either my mother or I waited naked facing the wall. from age 15-16 my brothers were allowed to pick what ever paddle was to be used. At age 17 my brothers were then allowed to discipline my mother or I if our Father was not home. If our Father was not home and brother had to discipline us we were disciplined by our Father too when our Father came home.

My dear, incest hasn't been fashionable since Noah and his sons banged the handful of women who survived the Flood. Your father sounds like he has a Jewish fetish if he's going that far back in the Bible.

[KerryYoung]

Re: Christian Domestic Discipline: Should The Husband Discipline His Wife In front of the Kids?

This is really helpful, and interesting to see the different viewpoints. I also feel it has brought me to a place of repentance. My husband feels that there should be openness around discipline with a view to teaching the next generation and I have disagreed, respectfully, on this. I think this thread has convinced me that it is not healthy to hide things within the family.