tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6609697803613641438.post3419837350782094624..comments2024-02-01T04:43:26.273-06:00Comments on NEWS ANCHOR MOM: child health, child safety, toxic toys, autism, etc. for busy moms: Spanking KidsJen Christensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15528551519602313049noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6609697803613641438.post-81482096252652288082008-01-08T14:15:00.000-06:002008-01-08T14:15:00.000-06:00To me, spanking is the equivalent of "a swat on a ...To me, spanking is the equivalent of "a swat on a hand reaching for something sharp/hot." It's a form of correction for the betterment of the child, not an act of aggression for the appeasement of the parent.<BR/><BR/>There are laws on the books already to protect children from abuse. Outlawing spanking would be a huge overreach on the part of the government.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6609697803613641438.post-53154642714654900532008-01-07T11:36:00.000-06:002008-01-07T11:36:00.000-06:00Catholicism doesn't expressly forbid spanking but ...Catholicism doesn't expressly forbid spanking but is uneasy about it. Parents have to treat their children as "children of God" and "respect them as human persons" (CCC 2222); they're required to model self-mastery for their children (2223), which would certainly include no spanking in anger.<BR/><BR/>I do think there's a real moral question to be asked and answered, however, when one advocates non-violence towards other ADULTS as a Christian virtue, but allows and advocates violence towards children, who are the most vulnerable members of the body of Christ. Are children lesser members of the Christian community, entitled to lesser consideration? I think the theological argument would have to be pretty powerful to overcome the assumption that children too are entitled to being treated in what we might call a "fully" Christian fashion.<BR/><BR/>The trouble with actual laws about spanking is that there's such a spectrum between a swat on a hand reaching for something sharp/hot, a spanking, a whipping, and a full-out beating. It's not like child abusers are going to CARE about the law, and such laws tend to outlaw slapping a hand reaching for a hot stovetop.<BR/><BR/>-Your friendly neighborhood theologian/lawyer. :)<BR/><BR/>PS-glad to see your blog!Laura Petellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11307357788306736375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6609697803613641438.post-72714157181390994492008-01-06T22:36:00.000-06:002008-01-06T22:36:00.000-06:00I think it's hard to give children the message tha...I think it's hard to give children the message that hitting is not OK when you're hauling off and whopping them on the butt.<BR/><BR/>Say your child hits her sister (something that NEVER happens in my house ... har, har!) ... then you spank them???<BR/><BR/>Believe me ... they sense the hypocrisy.Knight in Dragonlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03631054320165156722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6609697803613641438.post-20336368527472823142008-01-06T18:29:00.000-06:002008-01-06T18:29:00.000-06:00I think spanking children only embeds in their min...I think spanking children only embeds in their minds at a very young age that violence is a solution to problems.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6609697803613641438.post-44394277519044593602008-01-05T17:45:00.000-06:002008-01-05T17:45:00.000-06:00Anonymous, That's a great point about The Roman Ca...Anonymous, <BR/>That's a great point about The Roman Catholic Church and Easter Orhtodox Churches. <BR/>I will look into it!Jen Christensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15528551519602313049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6609697803613641438.post-4554430738605122322008-01-05T14:49:00.000-06:002008-01-05T14:49:00.000-06:00There's a lot of problems with parenting today and...There's a lot of problems with parenting today and not spanking is one of them. Time outs aren't a deterrent. Having to wait for dad to come home knowing your getting a beating is enough to change your behavior.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6609697803613641438.post-27319331514455374002008-01-05T13:44:00.000-06:002008-01-05T13:44:00.000-06:00Jen,Interesting links you provided and great thoug...Jen,<BR/><BR/>Interesting links you provided and great thought provokers. However the "Religious Tolerance" 'pro-spanking site' is a Reformed Protestant Christian perspective. What are the positions held by the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches on spanking? They are Christian and would likely have very interesting input.<BR/><BR/>Both the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches are within the Peoria area... possibly their leadership would comment on this subject?<BR/><BR/>Thanks for not shying away from challenging subjects.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6609697803613641438.post-23541794310401197082008-01-04T21:28:00.000-06:002008-01-04T21:28:00.000-06:00I am spending Fridays working on newsanchormom.com...I am spending Fridays working on newsanchormom.com. I will be workking some Sundays to make up the time. I will still be on at 5pm, 6pm and 10pm every Monday-Thursday.Thanks for noticing!Jen Christensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15528551519602313049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6609697803613641438.post-41091726750776226982008-01-04T17:12:00.000-06:002008-01-04T17:12:00.000-06:00I've noticed you haven't anchored on Friday in awh...I've noticed you haven't anchored on Friday in awhile anchormom is everything ok. I was wondering what was up and when we'll get to see you working again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com