31. What About Spanking?

We discuss what the Bible teaches about spanking children and how scripture has been twisted to defend certain cultural ideas. We also delve into the history of spanking a bit to see where the idea of disciplining children that way came from.

Resources and Documentation:
Corporal Punishment in the Bible by William Webb
Thy Rod and They Staff They Comfort Me by Samuel Martin
Heartfelt Discipline by Clay Clarkson
Janet Lansbury and Unruffled
Families Where Grace Is in Place by Jeff VanVonderan
Transforming Toddlerhood with Devon Kuntzman
No-Drama Discipline by Dan Siegal and Tina Bryson
Web Articles of the History of Spanking
Spanking-related articles from Bare Marriage: 1) https://baremarriage.com/2020/08/what-does-the-research-say-about-spanking/ 2) https://baremarriage.com/2022/12/spanking-teaches-kids-love-should-hurt/
Pages from BCM class notes teaching Spanking

Other Resources:
Desperate by Sally Clarkson and Sarah Mae
Lifegiving Parent by Sally Clarkson
Different by Sally Clarkson