The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 293: Discipline Grounded in Love (2024)
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Oct 19, 2024 Fr. Mike delves into the nuances of disciplining children, emphasizing that love should be the foundation of guidance. He highlights the critical difference between constructive discipline and harmful practices. Insights from biblical texts illuminate how proper conduct can shape future success. Personal anecdotes bring to light various disciplinary methods and their effects, advocating for respect and social skills in children. The discussion encourages nurturing approaches, such as timeouts, as essential tools in parenting.
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Discipline vs. Destruction
- Discipline your children, not for punishment but for their growth.
- Teach them right from wrong so they can thrive in the world.
Discipline for Success
- The purpose of discipline is to help children become good human beings.
- Uncorrected negative behaviors can isolate kids and make them unlikeable.
Paddle Ball Discipline
- Fr. Mike's mom used a paddle ball game paddle for spanking.
- The threat of the paddle was often enough to correct behavior.