The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 293: Discipline Grounded in Love (2022)
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Oct 20, 2022 Today’s readings move from shifting alliances and political betrayals to reflections on health, joy, and parenting. Fr. Mike explores how discipline differs from harm, and why guiding children with love can help them grow into caring, thriving adults.
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Discipline Versus Destruction
- Discipline is distinct from destruction; the Bible advocates correction, not harm.
- Discipline is meant to guide children to grow into successful, virtuous adults.
Avoid Disliking Your Child
- Never let your child do anything that makes you dislike them.
- This helps children become likable and successful in relationships with peers and adults.
Paddle 'Holster' Discipline Example
- Father Mike recalls his mother using a paddle on the wall as a disciplinary symbol.
- The paddle's presence was enough to calm misbehavior without physical action.