1. SOME REASONS PARENTS OF TODAY REJECT SPANKING: The influence of psychologists Parents have been taught or have developed a false sense of love Child abuse has become more prevalent in our society in the last twenty years SOME REASONS PARENTS OF TODAY REJECT SPANKING: The influence of psychologists Parents have been taught or have developed a false sense of love Child abuse has become more prevalent in our society in the last twenty years

2. SPANKING: CONTROVERSIAL BUT COMMANDED

3. South Bay Lawmaker Abandons Outlawing 'Spanking' “A controversial bill to ban spanking in California took a dramatic turn Thursday at the state Capitol, NBC11's Mike Luery reported. “The assembly's second-ranking Democrat, Sally Lieber, entered the Capitol Thursday to deliver her anticipated no-spanking bill. “The bill originally would have banned parents from spanking kids under the age of 3 years old, but the Democrats were ridiculed in editorials and comedy shows, Luery reported. “Now, the bill does not use the word spanking. The latest version of the bill outlaws the use of a South Bay Lawmaker Abandons Outlawing 'Spanking' “A controversial bill to ban spanking in California took a dramatic turn Thursday at the state Capitol, NBC11's Mike Luery reported. “The assembly's second-ranking Democrat, Sally Lieber, entered the Capitol Thursday to deliver her anticipated no-spanking bill. “The bill originally would have banned parents from spanking kids under the age of 3 years old, but the Democrats were ridiculed in editorials and comedy shows, Luery reported. “Now, the bill does not use the word spanking. The latest version of the bill outlaws the use of a

4. stick, rod or belt to hit a child, striking a child with a closed fist, and striking a child under the age of 3 years old on the face or hand. “ ‘It does not ban spanking,’ Lieber said. ‘I personally am very passionate about banning all physical abuse, but the votes are simply not there.’ Although there may be broader support for the new toddler protection bill, critics said it takes away parental rights. “ ‘My mom needed a stick to earn our respect to set us straight. So, this is still an anti-spanking bill, combined with some other things about abuses, but she still has a crazy bill that is making a lot of parents mad,’ said Randy Thomasson of the Campaign for Children and Families.” ( http://www.nbc11.com/politics/11085867/detail.html?rss=bay&psp=news ) stick, rod or belt to hit a child, striking a child with a closed fist, and striking a child under the age of 3 years old on the face or hand. “ ‘It does not ban spanking,’ Lieber said. ‘I personally am very passionate about banning all physical abuse, but the votes are simply not there.’ Although there may be broader support for the new toddler protection bill, critics said it takes away parental rights. “ ‘My mom needed a stick to earn our respect to set us straight. So, this is still an anti-spanking bill, combined with some other things about abuses, but she still has a crazy bill that is making a lot of parents mad,’ said Randy Thomasson of the Campaign for Children and Families.” ( http://www.nbc11.com/politics/11085867/detail.html?rss=bay&psp=news )

5. CBS 5 Poll: Majority Oppose Calif. Spanking Ban “Do parents have the right to spank their children? It is a controversial issue, and while a Bay Area lawmaker wants it addressed in Sacramento -- a majority of those surveyed for a new CBS 5 poll expressed opposition to a spanking ban. “...A poll of 500 Bay Area adults conducted for CBS 5 by Survey USA on Thursday found 57% would oppose such a bill, while only 23% would support it. The poll, with a margin of error of plus or minus 4.4%, showed 11% undecided.” (© MMVII, CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.) CBS 5 Poll: Majority Oppose Calif. Spanking Ban “Do parents have the right to spank their children? It is a controversial issue, and while a Bay Area lawmaker wants it addressed in Sacramento -- a majority of those surveyed for a new CBS 5 poll expressed opposition to a spanking ban. “...A poll of 500 Bay Area adults conducted for CBS 5 by Survey USA on Thursday found 57% would oppose such a bill, while only 23% would support it. The poll, with a margin of error of plus or minus 4.4%, showed 11% undecided.” (© MMVII, CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.)

6. SPANKING: CONTROVERSIAL BUT COMMANDED SPANKING: CONTROVERSIAL BUT COMMANDED I. GOD’S USE OF THE ROD A. In the Old Testament: Solomon, 2 Sam. 7:14-15 In punishing His people, Isa. 10:5-6, 24 Prophetically (of Messiah), Isa. 11:1-4 B. In the New Testament: 1 Cor. 4:21; Rev. 19:11, 15 -- Deut. 28:15; Deut. 23:5; Rom. 11:22; Jno. 3:16 I. GOD’S USE OF THE ROD A. In the Old Testament: Solomon, 2 Sam. 7:14-15 In punishing His people, Isa. 10:5-6, 24 Prophetically (of Messiah), Isa. 11:1-4 B. In the New Testament: 1 Cor. 4:21; Rev. 19:11, 15 -- Deut. 28:15; Deut. 23:5; Rom. 11:22; Jno. 3:16

7. SPANKING: CONTROVERSIAL BUT COMMANDED SPANKING: CONTROVERSIAL BUT COMMANDED I. GOD’S USE OF THE ROD II. WHAT ARE THE CLAIMS OF SCRIPTURE REGARDING PROPER USE OF THE ROD?

8. WHAT ARE THE CLAIMS OF SCRIPTURE REGARDING PROPER USE OF THE ROD? It is commanded by God - "Do not withhold correction from a child, for if you beat him with a rod, he will not die" (Prov. 23:13). It is constructive to a child - "Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of correction will drive it far from him" (Prov.22:15). It can be a demonstration of love - "He who spares his rod hates his son, but he who loves him disciplines him promptly" (Prov. 13:24). It can lead to wisdom - "The rod and reproof give wisdom…” (Prov. 29:15) It is commanded by God - "Do not withhold correction from a child, for if you beat him with a rod, he will not die" (Prov. 23:13). It is constructive to a child - "Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of correction will drive it far from him" (Prov.22:15). It can be a demonstration of love - "He who spares his rod hates his son, but he who loves him disciplines him promptly" (Prov. 13:24). It can lead to wisdom - "The rod and reproof give wisdom…” (Prov. 29:15)

9. WHAT ARE THE CLAIMS OF SCRIPTURE REGARDING PROPER USE OF THE ROD? It is shameful to neglect it - "The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother" (Prov. 29:15). It must not be destructive to the child - "Chasten your son while there is hope, and do not set your heart on his destruction" (Prov. 19:18). It can benefit a child spiritually - "You shall beat him with a rod and deliver his soul from hell [the grave]" (Prov. 23:14). It can increase the joy of being a parent - "Correct your son, and he will give you rest; yes, he will give delight to your soul" (Prov. 29:17). It is shameful to neglect it - "The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother" (Prov. 29:15). It must not be destructive to the child - "Chasten your son while there is hope, and do not set your heart on his destruction" (Prov. 19:18). It can benefit a child spiritually - "You shall beat him with a rod and deliver his soul from hell [the grave]" (Prov. 23:14). It can increase the joy of being a parent - "Correct your son, and he will give you rest; yes, he will give delight to your soul" (Prov. 29:17).

10. WHAT ARE THE CLAIMS OF SCRIPTURE REGARDING PROPER USE OF THE ROD? It is a characteristic of God’s dealings with man - "For whom the Lord loves He chastens, and scourges every son whom he receives" (Heb.12:6). Those without it are treated as illegitimate children - "But if you are without chastening, of which all have become partakers, then you are illegitimate and not sons" (Heb. 12:8). Children who have received it owe their parents respect - "Furthermore, we have had human fathers who corrected us, and we paid them respect..." (Heb. 12:9). It is a characteristic of God’s dealings with man - "For whom the Lord loves He chastens, and scourges every son whom he receives" (Heb.12:6). Those without it are treated as illegitimate children - "But if you are without chastening, of which all have become partakers, then you are illegitimate and not sons" (Heb. 12:8). Children who have received it owe their parents respect - "Furthermore, we have had human fathers who corrected us, and we paid them respect..." (Heb. 12:9).

11. WHAT ARE THE CLAIMS OF SCRIPTURE REGARDING PROPER USE OF THE ROD? Although intended to be unpleasant it can produce righteous behavior - "Now no chastening seems to be joyful for the present, but grievous; nevertheless, afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it" (Hebrews 12:11).

12. SPANKING: CONTROVERSIAL BUT COMMANDED SPANKING: CONTROVERSIAL BUT COMMANDED I. GOD’S USE OF THE ROD II. WHAT ARE THE CLAIMS OF SCRIPTURE REGARDING PROPER USE OF THE ROD? Deut. 6:6, 7; Psa. 78:5-7; 2 Tim. 3:15 III. ANSWERING ARGUMENTS THAT MAKE SPANKING CONTROVERSIAL

13. ANSWERING ARGUMENTS THAT MAKE SPANKING CONTROVERSIAL ANSWERING ARGUMENTS THAT MAKE SPANKING CONTROVERSIAL Spanking is called “beating” & “hitting” (abuse), Prov. 23:13-14; 19:18; 20:30 ASV Spanking is said to be “too rampant,” Prov. 13:24 Spanking is said to breed violent children, Heb. 5:8; Prov. 22:15 Spanking is said to only work temporarily, Prov. 29:17; Prov. 23:13; Heb. 12:9 Spanking said to be a wrong role model for children & hurt development, Prov. 3:11-12; 29:15 Spanking is said to teach children to hit, Prov. 29:17; Heb. 12:11

14. Spanking Children So, spanking children teaches them to hit? What about giving them vaccinations? Does this teach them to go out give shots to other people? And, if we make them stay in bed when they are sick, will this make them put other people in bed? If we lock up criminals in jail, does this teach them to lock up other people in cells? When was the last time you got a speeding ticket from someone who was writing tickets because an officer of the law had written him one? Why don't we all just admit that the "non- spanking movement" is an off-shoot of the anti-God and anti-religion movement? While every person advocating no spanking may not reject God and the Bible, it logically follows that, if you believe there Spanking Children So, spanking children teaches them to hit? What about giving them vaccinations? Does this teach them to go out give shots to other people? And, if we make them stay in bed when they are sick, will this make them put other people in bed? If we lock up criminals in jail, does this teach them to lock up other people in cells? When was the last time you got a speeding ticket from someone who was writing tickets because an officer of the law had written him one? Why don't we all just admit that the "non- spanking movement" is an off-shoot of the anti-God and anti-religion movement? While every person advocating no spanking may not reject God and the Bible, it logically follows that, if you believe there

15. will be no punishment after death for wrongs done in this life, you will likely see no reason to punish anyone for doing wrong (Prov. 13:24; 22:15; 23:13- 14). In fact, without God, right and wrong cease to consist of absolutes and everything becomes relative. This is where a lot of people are today. Steve Wallace Bann, Germany (published in The Stars and Stripes minus scripture citations) will be no punishment after death for wrongs done in this life, you will likely see no reason to punish anyone for doing wrong (Prov. 13:24; 22:15; 23:13- 14). In fact, without God, right and wrong cease to consist of absolutes and everything becomes relative. This is where a lot of people are today. Steve Wallace Bann, Germany (published in The Stars and Stripes minus scripture citations)

16. SPANKING: CONTROVERSIAL BUT COMMANDED SPANKING: CONTROVERSIAL BUT COMMANDED I. GOD’S USE OF THE ROD II. WHAT ARE THE CLAIMS OF SCRIPTURE REGARDING PROPER USE OF THE ROD? Deut. 6:6, 7; Psa. 78:5-7; 2 Tim. 3:15 III. ANSWERING ARGUMENTS THAT MAKE SPANKING CONTROVERSIAL IV. GUARDING AGAINST CHILD ABUSE

17. GUARDING AGAINST CHILD ABUSE A. Questions to ask ourselves before we spank Why are we spanking them? What do we want them to learn from this? Have we given them plenty of positive reinforcement to balance things? Do they understand our expectations of them? Are we dealing with them in a Christ-like manner? A. Questions to ask ourselves before we spank Why are we spanking them? What do we want them to learn from this? Have we given them plenty of positive reinforcement to balance things? Do they understand our expectations of them? Are we dealing with them in a Christ-like manner?

18. GUARDING AGAINST CHILD ABUSE B. Times when parents should not use the rod Children should not be spanked for childishness or awkwardness. Never use the rod for a lack of ability. Don’t spank for legitimate forgetfulness. A spanking should not be given when you have incomplete information. The rod should not be used while the parent is angry. B. Times when parents should not use the rod Children should not be spanked for childishness or awkwardness. Never use the rod for a lack of ability. Don’t spank for legitimate forgetfulness. A spanking should not be given when you have incomplete information. The rod should not be used while the parent is angry.

19. SPANKING: CONTROVERSIAL BUT COMMANDED SPANKING: CONTROVERSIAL BUT COMMANDED I. GOD’S USE OF THE ROD II. WHAT ARE THE CLAIMS OF SCRIPTURE REGARDING PROPER USE OF THE ROD? Deut. 6:6, 7; Psa. 78:5-7; 2 Tim. 3:15 III. ANSWERING ARGUMENTS THAT MAKE SPANKING CONTROVERSIAL IV. GUARDING AGAINST CHILD ABUSE