Original sin: How to bring up children in the doctrine of original sin the right way (meaning without punishment or force)

The doctrine of original sin is perhaps the most misused and misunderstood of Christian teachings. Yet, original sin is the backbone of Christianity. Without original sin, there would be no reason for a Christ. Original sin is an important thing for children to learn, but that lesson can be taught without controlling demeanor on the part of parents or other adult.

God hates all mankind, except for a few who have been chosen as His elect. We as human beings are flawed creatures, and are glorified apes in that regard. We as human beings are depraved and decadent in nature, and are deserving of absolutely nothing just for existing. 

The doctrine of original sin can be taught without punishment or force. It is good to note, however, that children themselves are exempt from official blame, as per the definition of righteous judgment. But, it is good to teach them that they aren't the center of the world. This can be done simply by praising and encouraging self-control in children. See Ephesians 6:1-4 KJV:

Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Honour thy father and mother; which is the first commandment; That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth. And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.

The Greek root word translated "obey" is υπακουο (Latin: hupakouo) and refers to secure, vulnerable rest in the love and submission of parents. This word ultimately refers to a secure attachment between parent and child in the family home. This secure attachment comes from parent submission, where parents are to submit to children just as they would to God, from beneath yet from above, expecting absolutely nothing in return. See also John 7:24; Matt. 22:35-40, 25:31-46.

The Greek root word translated "provoke...to wrath" is παροργίζο (Latin: parorgizo) and refers to damages or offenses, namely the slightest of personal offense perceived by a child, including, but not limited to, the slightest of offensive touch or speech perceived by a child, stemming from entitlement. This commandment was intended by the Apostle Paul, and was understood in its original context, as a moral statute prohibiting all forms of punitive parenting, including, but not limited to, any punishments, reprimands, or other controlling demeanor towards children. In the Old Testament, punitive parents were put to death by way of bloodletting, after punishing their children one last time. The parents who punished their children were charged with kidnapping, with "kidnapping" being defined under the Law as the slightest of damages or offenses stemming from hostage-taking - child punishment was seen in biblical times as holding your children hostage merely for things that they did wrong, thereby treating your child as a quartered slave. Paul here was lifting up the Law in order to convict a group of Greek Christian parents who brought their pagan custom of spanking and punishing children into the church. Paul, contrary to popular legend, was anti-spanking, and opposed any and all punishment of a child in his secular writings. Paul may not have gotten along with the women of the church, but he sure loved children, and even took in a few orphaned children during his time as a deacon.

The Greek root word translated "nurture" is παιδεία (Latin: paideia) and refers to here, in this context, to gently melding the countenance of children. In light of Eph. 6:4, first stanza, the second stanza can only mean one thing - lavish praise and encouragement whenever a child was caught in the act of good behavior. Whenever children were caught being good, they were given lavish praise and encouragement with statements such as "keep headed down the straight path". Children ultimately learned good traits through the Christian example of parents. However, that good example is backed up by lavish praise and encouragement, and not harsh punishments or force. Children also need religious instruction, as religion is a need for children alike. The Greek root word translated "admonition" is νουθεσία (Latin: nouthesia) and refers to self-directed religious instruction. This religious instruction started with fathers leaving out a Bible for children to discover and explore. When children were caught in the act of studying the Bible, they were lavishly praised and encouraged with statements such as "that book is good for you". From there, religious instruction came in question and answer format, based off of the text that they saw. Children were eager to learn the facts of life, with fathers being quick to give pointers on the context. This religious instruction, and the extra praise with it, helped to center the countenance of children, with this centeredness being the Judeo-Christian goal of any Christian parent.

Children today have a new tool of exploring theological concepts - the Internet itself. At some point, children find religious literature discussing the fallen nature of mankind. The idea is to comfort any blow to them from learning they are sinners. The idea is to remind them of Christ's work on the cross, and reassure children using Christ as a hope and Savior. 

The whole idea behind the use of the word νουθεσία (Latin: nouthesia) is that the religious instruction be self-directed. In modern times, the Internet makes religious instruction more available. However, children usually discover the Bible, and ask parents 20 questions about religion, as well as getting some of their information from the Internet. Some of these questions posed by children will involve topics related to sin and atonement. Be honest, and hide nothing from them, but reassure them nonetheless. There is no need to beat religion into a child, as religion is a human need for children, just as it is for adults.

The depraved and entitled parents who provoke their children to anger through punitive parenting will not inherit the Kingdom of God! Let them be cast forever into the lake of fire and burning sulfur, which is the second death prepared for Satan and his accomplices! Let them descend into the abyss which is the ever-burning Hell of fire and torment, suffering God's Wrath day and night forever and ever! Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand!

How to pacify a child who cries in public

Many parents have to deal with it. A child cries in public, and sometimes, they throw a full blown meltdown. This is a common issue that occurs between parent and child. However, there is a simple solution to children throwing meltdowns in public. 

Child pacification in biblical times came in the form of swaddling children to the bosom of mothers, with this being part of the Christian doctrine of mutual submission. See Colossians 3:20-21 KJV:

Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord. Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged. 

The Greek root word translated "obey" is υπακουο (Latin: hupakouo) and refers to secure, vulnerable rest in the love and submission of parents. This word ultimately refers to a secure attachment between parent and child in the family home. This secure attachment comes from parent submission, where parents are to submit to children just as they would to God, from beneath yet from above, expecting absolutely nothing in return. See also Matt. 22:35-40, 25:31-46.

The Greek root word translated "provoke...to anger" is ερεθιζο (Latin: erethizo) and refers to damages or offenses, namely the slightest of personal offense perceived by a child, including, but not limited to, the slightest of damages or offenses perceived by a child, stemming from entitlement. This commandment was intended by the Apostle Paul, and was understood in its original context, as a moral statute prohibiting all forms of punitive parenting, including, but not limited to, any punishment, reprimands, or other controlling demeanor towards children. In the Old Testament, punitive parents were put to death by way of bloodletting, after punishing their children one last time. The parents who punished their children were charged with kidnapping, with "kidnapping" defined under the Law as the slightest of damages or offenses stemming from hostage-taking - child punishment was seen as holding your child hostage merely for things that they did wrong, thereby treating your child as a quartered slave. Paul here was lifting up the Law in order to convict a group of Greek Christian parents who brought their pagan custom of spanking and punishing children into the church. Paul, contrary to popular legend, was anti-spanking, and opposed any and all punishment of a child in his secular writings. Paul may not have gotten along with the women of the church, but he sure loved children, and even took in a few orphaned children during his time as a deacon.

When mothers and children under age 6 were out and about, mom wrapped up her child next to her bosom in swaddling blankets. The swaddling blankets - and the child with them - were tucked underneath the loose-fitting, revealing dress worn by mothers that resembled an apron. Beforehand, the swaddling blankets were tied from the left breast, and then across the dot to the right leg, or else vice versa, or else both in the case of twins. Whenever children cried out loud, their cries were pacified, with children being held even closer to the bosom of mothers, with the mother cooing beforehand at her child. The swaddling blankets were made of velvet, which grew throughout the Ancient Middle East.

Most public temper tantrums, even then, were due to children hearing the word "no". Whenever a child wanted something off of the shelf at market, they simply pointed to the item, and the mother took the item off of the shelf, just for the child. Whenever a child couldn't have an item, an explanation and a reassurance was given. Sometimes, children wanted a pet sheep from the market, in which case mothers happily obliged and pardoned the sacrificial lamb, just for the child.

The depraved and entitled parents who provoke their children to anger through punitive parenting will not inherit the Kingdom of God! Let them be cast forever into the lake of fire and burning sulfur, which is the second death prepared for Satan and his accomplices! Let them descend into the abyss which is the ever-burning Hell of fire and torment, suffering God's Wrath day and night forever and ever! Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand!

Righteous ordering: Why parents are to heel to the commands of their children

Many parents think that they should call the shots when children want things. This is a common attitude amongst American parents. Most American parents insist on calling the shots. However, the fact of the matter is that children are to issue commands, and parents are to heel to said commands.

Righteous ordering is a part of the Christian doctrine of mutual submission, with the burden of proof falling squarely on the part of parents. See Colossians 3:20-21 KJV:

Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord. Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.

The Greek root word translated "obey" is υπακουο (Latin: hupakouo) and refers to secure, vulnerable rest in the love and submission of parents. This word ultimately refers to a secure attachment between parent and child in the family home. This secure attachment comes from parent submission, where parents are to submit to children just as they would to God, from beneath yet from above, expecting absolutely nothing in return. See also Matt. 22:35-40, 25:31-46.

The Greek root word translated "provoke...to anger" is ερεθιζο (Latin: erethizo) and refers to the slightest of damages or offenses, namely the slightest of personal offense perceived by a child, including, but not limited to, the slightest of offensive touch or speech perceived by a child, stemming from entitlement. This commandment was intended by the Apostle Paul, and was understood in its original context, as a moral statute prohibiting all forms of punitive parenting, including, but not limited to, any punishments, reprimands, or other controlling demeanor towards a child. In the Old Testament, punitive parents were put to death by way of bloodletting, after punishing their children one last time. The parents who punished their children were charged with kidnapping, with "kidnapping" being defined under the Law as the slightest of damages or offenses stemming from hostage-taking - child punishment was seen in biblical times as holding your child hostage merely for things that they did wrong, thereby treating your child as a quartered slave. Paul here was lifting up the Law in order to convict a group of Greek Christian parents who brought their pagan custom of spanking and punishing children into the church. Paul, contrary to popular legend, was anti-spanking, and opposed any and all punishment of a child in his secular writings. Paul may not have gotten along with the women of the church, but he sure loved children, and even took in a few orphaned children during his time as a deacon.

Righteous ordering involves children issuing commands from their place of rest, and parents heeling to the commands of children. Under customary law, by default, parents were prohibited from saying "no" to a child. The only exception was when the commands coming from children were unsafe, unworkable, and/or immoral. Even when children were told "no", the disappointing news came in the form of reassurance and explanation.

Righteous ordering can be understood as akin to going to a restaurant. You can have it your way, but it has to be on the menu. Whenever an item is out of stock, the waitress is nice about it, even if you aren't. Being a Christian mother is like being a waitress, with that waitress waiting on children hand and foot. Ultimately, serving children was seen as serving God.

The depraved and entitled parents who provoke their children to anger through punitive parenting will not inherit the Kingdom of God! Let them be cast forever into the lake of fire and burning sulfur, which is the second death prepared for Satan and his accomplices! Let them descend into the abyss which is the ever-burning Hell of fire and torment, suffering God's Wrath day and night forever and ever! Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand!

Righteous co-sleeping: Why God wants you to sleep next to your child

Many parents think that co-sleeping is the irresponsible choice on the part of a parent. This is a common attitude amongst American parents. However, that not only is it beneficial to co-sleep next to your child, but it can also help prevent child sexual abuse.

Righteous co-sleeping is part of the Christian doctrine of mutual submission, with the burden of proof falling squarely on the parents. See Colossians 3:20-21 KJV

Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord. Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.

The Greek root word translated "obey" is υπακουο (Latin: hupakouo) and refers to secure, vulnerable rest in the love and submission of parents. This word ultimately refers to a secure attachment betwen parent and child in the family home. This secure attachment comes from parent submission, where parents are to submit to children just as they would to God, from beneath yet from above, expecting absolutely nothing in return. See also Matt. 22:35-40, 25:31-46.

The Greek root word translated "provoke...to anger" is ερεθιζο (Latin: erethizo) and refers to damages or offense, namely the slightest of personal offense perceived by a child, including, but not limited, the slightest of offensive touch or speech perceived by a child, stemming from entitlement. This commandment was intended by the Apostle Paul, and was understood in its original context, as a moral statute prohibiting all forms of punitive parenting, including, but not limited to, any punishments, reprimands, or other controlling demeanor towards children. In the Old Testament, punitive parents were put to death by way of bloodletting, after punishing their children one last time. The parents who punished their children were charged with kidnapping, with "kidnapping" being defined under the Law as the slightest of damages or offenses stemming from hostage-taking - child punishment was seen as holding your child hostage merely for things that they did wrong, thereby treating your child as a quartered slave. Paul here was lifting up the Law in order to convict a group of Greek Christian parents who brought their pagan custom of spanking and punishing children into the church. Paul, contrary to popular legend, was anti-spanking, and opposed any and all punishment in his secular writings. Paul may not have gotten along with the women of the church, but he sure loved children, and even took in a few orphaned children during his time as a deacon.

It is common knowledge that children aged 0-6 often refuse to go to bed. This is a common reason for parents punishing their children. However, the fact of the matter is that children that young are too young to sleep on their own. It is a matter of fact that children that young have a primal fear of being devoured by predators when isolated in a room by themselves. Many people believe that there is no threat to children today. They would be wrong. Child sexual abuse usually comes in the form of a bedtime ritual. However, co-sleeping would prevent all that, as in biblical times, the mother was right there, perhaps using herself as a human shield in the face of the sexual entitlement of fathers.

The most common reason for parents not to co-sleep next to children is fearmongering with terminology such as "sleep dependence" on the part of pediatricians and mental health professionals serving children. However, all co-sleeping has an end to it. In the Early Church, children, in most cases, refused co-sleeping at the onset of puberty. However, even if co-sleeping lasted until later, it always had an end to it. I myself was 16 when I sought to sleep on my own. I intended to prove my independence, and so mom slept on the floor, and then in her own bed.

Co-sleeping was the centerpiece of the doctrine of mutual submission. Co-sleeping, in biblical times, helped gel the bond between parent and child. The family bed was naked in terms of setup, with this setup allowing for skin-on-skin sustaining warmth between parent and child.

The depraved and entitled parents who provoke not your child to anger through punitive parenting will not inherit the Kingdom of God! Let them be cast forever into the lake of fire and burning sulfur, which is the second death prepared for Satan and his accomplices! Let them descend into the abyss which is the ever-burning Hell of fire and torment, suffering God's Wrath day and night forever and ever! Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand!

Child punishment: Why children don't deserve punitive parenting of any sort

Many parents think that children need punishment. This is a common attitude on the part of American parents. Most American parents punish their children, including through spanking or other forms of corporal punishment. Most parents in America are punitive in terms of how they deal with children.

The Greek root word denoting parental entitlement is πλεονέκτης (Latin: pleonektés) and is defined as, officially speaking, wanting things from children, to the point of imposition. Unofficially speaking, parental entitlement is an adult losing their cool when they don't get what they deserve from children. Whenever adults don't get what they feel that they deserve from children, they lose their cool. Any anger on the part of adults towards children was considered parental entitlement, including moral anger at children. When this anger led to offense or damages as perceived by a child, it became child abuse. See Colossians 3:21 KJV:

Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.

The Greek root word translated "provoke...to anger" is ερεθιζο (Latin: erethizo) and refers to damages or offenses, namely the slightest of personal offense perceived by a child, including, but not limited to, the slightest of offensive touch or speech perceived by a child, stemming from entitlement. This commandment was intended by the Apostle Paul, and was understood in its original context, as a moral statute prohibiting any form of punitive parenting, including, but not limited to, any punishments, reprimands, or other controlling demeanor towards children. In the Old Testament, punitive parents were put to death by way of bloodletting, after punishing their children one last time. The parents who punished their children were charged with kidnapping, with "kidnapping" being defined under the Law as the slightest of damages or offenses stemming from hostage-taking - child punishment was seen in biblical times as holding your child hostage merely for things that they did wrong, thereby treating your child as a quartered slave. Paul here was lifting up the Law in order to convict a group of Greek Christian parents who brought their pagan custom of spanking and punishing children the church. Paul, contrary to popular legend, was anti-spanking, and opposed any and all punishment of a child in his secular writings. Paul may not have gotten along with the women of the church, but he sure loved children, and even took in a few orphaned children during his time as a deacon.

Any adult anger was deemed parental entitlement. The adult anger towards children was seen as becoming of a viper or a monster. There is no need to get angry at a child. The core driving emotions behind Christian parenting is worry or concern, not anger. Anger at a child was seen as something predatory in nature, and when it came out, everyone stood up for the child.

The depraved and entitled parents who provoke not your child to anger through punitive parenting will not inherit the Kingdom of God! Let them be cast forever into the lake of fire and burning sulfur, which is the second death prepared for Satan and his accomplices! Let them descend into the abyss which is the ever-burning Hell of fire and torment, suffering God's Wrath day and night forever and ever! Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand!

Mutual respect: Why respect is earned in parenting

Many parents want respect from their children. This is a common desire on the part of parents. However, most American parents demand respect from their children. The fact of the matter, however, is that respect is earned in life, including in parenting.

Mutual respect is a part of the Christian doctrine of mutual submission, with the burden of proof falling squarely on parents. See Colossians 3:20-21 KJV:

Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord. Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.

The Greek root word translated "obey" is υπακουο (Latin: hupakouo) and refers to secure, vulnerable rest in the love and submission of parents. This word ultimately refers to a secure attachment between parent and child in the family home. This secure attachment comes from parent submission, where parents are to submit to children just as they would to God, from beneath yet from above, expecting absolutely nothing in return. See also Matt. 22:35-40, 25:31-46.

The Greek root word translated "provoke...to anger" is ερεθιζο (Latin: erethizo) and refers to damages or offenses, namely the slightest of personal offense perceived by a child, including, but not limited to, the slightest of offensive touch or speech perceived by a child, stemming from entitlement. This commandment was intended by the Apostle Paul, as a moral statute prohibiting all forms of punitive parenting, including, but not limited to, any punishments, reprimands, or other controlling demeanor towards children. In the Old Testament, punitive parents were put to death by way of bloodletting, after punishing their children one last time. The parents who punished their children were charged with kidnapping, with "kidnapping" being defined under the Law as the slightest of damages or offenses stemming from hostage-taking - child punishment was seen in biblical times as holding your child hostage merely for things that they did wrong, thereby treating your children as a quartered slave. Paul, contrary to popular legend, was anti-spanking, and opposed any and all punishment of a child in his secular writings. Paul may not have gotten along with the women of the church, but he sure loved children, and even took in a few orphaned children during his time as a deacon.

Respect for parents was a thing in the Early Church. However, this respect came in the form of closeness to parents, not fear of parents. For the first 6 years of childhood, children were in constant closeness to mothers, meaning that wherever mothers went, so did her child. For the first 2 years of childhood, children were constantly held by mothers, either in her loving arms, or else on mom's back in a papoose bag when her hands were full. Between ages 2-6, children ranged next to mothers, following her from room to room, not allowing mothers out of their line of sight, morbidly fearing that mom would "go away and never come back". Whenever children cried out loud, mothers cooed at the child before picking them up, and from there, mothers diagnosed the need and then met it. Maybe the child was tired. Maybe the child was hungry. Maybe the child needed mom's milk. Maybe the child needed mom, period. Whenever mothers and children under age 6 were out and about in public, mom wrapped up her child next to her bosom in swaddling blankets, with the swaddling blankets - and the child with them - being tucked underneath the loose-fitting, revealing dress worn by mothers, that resembled an apron. Come nightfall, children co-slept next to mothers in skin-on-skin format, with this co-sleeping warmth happening every night, until the onset of puberty, which is when children, in most cases, wanted their own place to sleep. Children went naked wherever they went, with mothers also going naked within the confines of the family home. This birth nudity setup helped facilitate easy skin-on-skin contact, with this sustaining warmth happening even when the child was merely picked up.

Respect for parents comes from respect for children. Parents are not deserving of anything in relation to children. Not even respect. Not even forgiveness. Not even affection. Nothing. Nada. Zilch. A parent needs to earn what they want from children, as opposed to it being handed out on a silver platter.

The depraved and entitled parents who provoke their children to anger through punitive parenting will not inherit the Kingdom of God! Let them be cast forever into the lake of fire and burning sulfur, which is the second death prepared for Satan and his accomplices! Let them descend into the abyss which is the ever-burning Hell of fire and torment, suffering God's Wrath day and night forever and ever! Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand!

Hebrews 12:5-8: Why this passage is not a pro-spanking passage

Many parents cite the Bible as an excuse for punishing children. This is a common attitude amongst American parents. The main passage holding the pro-spanking argument together is Hebrews 12:5-8. However, Heb. 12:5-8 does not even refer to earthly parenting.

God's Word reads in Hebrews 12:5-8 KJV: 

And ye have forgotten the exhortation that speaketh unto you as unto children, My son, despise not the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou are rebuked of him: For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth. If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons, for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not? But if ye be without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are ye bastards, and not sons.

This passage, when understood correctly, is comforting. The Greek root word translated "scourgeth" is μαστιγόω (Latin: mastigoó) and has a figurative meaning to it. This sort of metaphor is what is called rod language. When you had a long day at work, you instead said "God whipped me hard today". This metaphor was intended as validation for the anguish brought forth from Roman persecution. This whole passage was intended to reassure and validate the Hebrew Christians who were being persecuted by Rome. The modern way to understand this passage is the phrase "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger".

God whips His children, like only He can, sending trials and tribulations the way of the believer. However, God only whips His children when it doesn't harm them, whereas earthly parents only whip their children when it does harm then. Due to the flawed nature of earthly parenting, earthly parents should bring up their children as does naturally, meaning attachment parenting. Instead of parents being like God, they should tip that God-complex on its side, submitting to children just as they would to God.

The passage in Heb. 12:5-8 does not have to deal with earthly parenting. However, certain passage do, in fact, deal with earthly parenting in full. See Ephesians 6:1-4 KJV:

Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Honour thy father and mother, which is the first commandment with promise; That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth. And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of children.

The Greek root word translated "obey" is υπακουο (Latin: hupakouo) and refers to secure, vulnerable rest in the love and submission of parents. This word ultimately refers to a secure attachment between parent and child in the family home. This secure attachment comes from parent submission, where parents are to submit to children just as they would to God, from beneath yet from above, expecting absolutely nothing in return. See also Matt. 22:35-40; 25:31-46,

The Greek root word translated "provoke...to wrath" is παροργίζο (Latin: parorgizo) and refers to damages or offenses, namely the slightest of personal offense perceived by a child, including, but not limited to, the slightest of offensive touch or speech perceived by a child, stemming from entitlement. This commandment was intended by the Apostle Paul, and was understood in its original context, as a moral statute prohibiting all forms of punitive parenting, including, but not limited to, any punishments, reprimands, or other controlling demeanor towards children. In the Old Testament, punitive parents were put to death by way of bloodletting, after punishing their children one last time. The parents who punished their children were charged with kidnapping, with "kidnapping" being defined under the Law as the slightest of offenses or damages stemming from hostage-taking  - child punishment was seen as holding your child hostage merely for things that they did wrong, thereby treating your child as a quartered slave. Paul here was lifting up the Law in order to convict a group of Greek Christian parents in the parish at Ephesus who brought their pagan custom of spanking and punishing children into the church. Paul, contrary to popular legend, was anti-spanking, and opposed any and all punishment of a child in his secular writings. Maybe Paul may not have gotten along with the women of the church, but he sure loved children, and even took in a few orphaned children during his time as a deacon.

The Greek root word translated "nurture" is παιδεία (Latin: paideia) and refers to here, in this context, gently melding the countenance of children. In light of Eph. 6:4, stanza 1, this word can only mean one thing - lavishly praising and encouraging children when they were caught in the act of good behavior. Whenever children were caught in the act of being good, they were given lavish praise and encouragement with statements such as "keep headed down the straight path". Children ultimately learn from the Christian example of parents. However, this good example is backed up by lavish praise and encouragement, as opposed to harsh punishment or force. Children also need religious instruction, as religion is a human need for children and adults alike. The Greek root word translated "admonition" is νουθεσία (Latin: nouthesia) and refers to self-directed religious instruction. This religious instruction started out with fathers leaving out a Bible for children to discover and explore. When children were caught in the act of studying the Bible, they were lavishly praised and encouraged with statements such as "that book is good for you". From there, religious instruction came in question and answer format, based off of the text. Children were eager to learn the facts of life, with fathers being quick to give pointers on the context. Today, children can also study religion over the Internet, in which case let them talk to you about their religious beliefs. This religious instruction, and the praise along with it, was ultimately what centered the countenance of children.

The true Judeo-Christian goal of parenting is not "breaking their will" but instead "centering of countenance". The common way to discipline a child is to beat them, and continue to beat them, until their "will is broken". 

Heb. 12:5-8 is a common argument in favor of punitive parenting, including spanking and other forms of child punishment. However, two verses refer to parenting in particular, and both ban any form of offending a child. Heb. 12:5-8 has nothing to do with earthly parent.

The depraved and entitled parents who provoke not your children to anger through punitive parenting will not inherit the Kingdom of God! Let them be cast forever into the lake of fire and burning sulfur, which is the second death prepared for Satan and his accomplices! Let them descend into the abyss which is the ever-burning Hell of fire and torment, suffering God's Wrath day and night forever and ever! Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand!

Righteous pampering: Why God wants you to pamper and baby your children

Many parents think that pampering your child is the wrong thing to do. This is a common attitude amongst American parents. However, the Bible, when using the context as a guidepost, calls for parents to pamper and baby their children. 

Righteous pampering is a part of the Christian doctrine of mutual submission, with the burden of proof falling squarely onto parents. See Colossians 3:20-21 KJV: 

Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord. Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.

The Greek root word translated "obey" is υπακουο (Latin: hupakouo) and refers to secure, vulnerable rest in the love and submission of parents. This word ultimately refers to a secure attachment between parents and children in the family home. This secure attachment comes from parent submission, where parents are to submit to children just as they would to God, from beneath yet from above, expecting absolutely nothing in return. See also Matt. 22:35-40, 25:31-46.

The Greek root word translated "provoke...to anger" is ερεθιζο (Latin: erethizo) and refers to damagetns or offenses, namely the slightest of personal offense perceived by a child, including, but not limited to, the slightest of offensive touch or speech perceived by a child, stemming from entitlement. This commandment was intended by the Apostle Paul, and was understood in its original context, as a moral statute prohibiting all forms of punitive parenting, including, but not limited to, any punishments, reprimands, or other controlling demeanor towards children. In the Old Testament, punitive parents were put to death by way of bloodletting, after punishing children one last time. The parents who punished their children were charged with kidnapping, with "kidnapping" being defined under the Law as the slightest of offenses or damages stemming from hostage-taking - child punishment was seen in biblical times as holding your child hostage merely for things that they did wrong, thereby treating your child as a quartered slave. Paul here was lifting up the Law in order to convict a group of Greek Christian parents who brought their pagan custom of spanking and punishing children into the church. Paul, contrary to popular legend, was anti-spanking, and opposed any and all punishment of a child. Paul may not have gotten along with the women of the church, but he sure loved children, and even took in a few orphaned children during his time as a deacon.

When using the context as a guidepost, righteous pampering does not mean any old pampering, but instead means a specific type of pampering and babying children. For the first 6 years of childhood, children were in constant closeness, meaning that wherever mothers went, so did her child. For the first 2 years of childhood, children were constantly held by mothers, either in her loving arms, or else on her back in a papoose bag when her hands were full. Between ages 2-6, children ranged next to mothers, following mom from room to room, not allowing mothers out of their line of sight, morbidly fearing that mom would "go away and never come back". Whenever children cried out loud, mothers picked up the child, and from there, she diagnosed and met the needs of a child. Maybe the child was tired. Maybe the child was hungry. Maybe the child needed mom's milk. Maybe the child needed mom, period. When children under age 6 were out and about in public next to mothers, mom wrapped up her child next to her bosom in swaddling blankets. Come nightfall, children co-slept next to mothers in skin-on-skin format, happening every night, until the onset of puberty, which was when children wanted their own place to sleep. Children went naked wherever they went, with mothers also going naked within the confines of the family home. This birth nudity setup helped facilitate easy skin-on-skin contact, with children receiving the rays of skin-on-skin sustaining warmth merely when being when picked up. 

Past age 6, children played outside freely, naked. Children explored the terrain, venturing farther and farther from home, playing high-risk games such as "marriage". However, children had to check in with mom before heading out, telling her where they were going. Come evening, children then were called by name, one-by-one, and were given a nice, warm homecooked meal, usually on a porcelain plate. From there, children co-slept next to mothers, recharging for another day's play.

Children growing up in the Early Church were protected, but in a sheltering way. In the Early Church, dangers existed outside the confines of the family home, namely venomous snakes and scorpions. However, even today, dangers lurk outside - busy streets and child kidnappers. Children younger than age 6 cannot possibly appreciate the dangers of the outside world, hence why the Early Christian parents kept young children at home.

The depraved and entitled parents who provoke their children to anger through punitive parenting will not inherit the Kingdom of God! Let them be cast forever into the lake of fire and burning sulfur, which is the second death prepared for Satan and his accomplices! Let them descend into the abyss which is the ever-burning Hell of fire and torment, suffering God's Wrath day and night forever and ever! Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand!

Christian attachment parenting: Why the Early Christians were attachment parents

Many parents think that attachment parenting is banned in the Bible. This is a common attitude amongst American parents. Most American parents support punitive parenting, not knowing that the Bible commands attachment parenting, or at least endorses it.

The Bible is a founding document of this nation, even above the Constitution itself. We as a society glean for answers as to how to live from the Bible and its context. Nowhere in the Bible does it say to strike or punish a minor child. The rod in the Bible refers to the 40 minus 1 lashes, as the Hebrew word translated "child" is "na'ar" and refers to a young adult. The Hebrew word translated "son" is "ben" and refers to a mature adult son. The 40 minus 1 lashes were a once-in-a-lifetime event, with the whippings being a final warning before putting the adult son to death. 

Attachment parenting comes in the form of the doctrine of mutual submission. See Ephesians 6:1-4 KJV:

Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Honour thy f ather and mother; which is the first commandment with promise; That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth. And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.

The Greek root word translated "obey" is υπακουο (Latin: hupakouo) and refers to secure, vulnerable rest in the love and submission of parents. This word ultimately refers to a secure attachment between parents and children in the family home. This secure attachment comes from parent submission, where parents are to submit to children just as they would to God, from beneath yet from above, expecting absolutely nothing in return. See also Matt. 22:35-40, 25:31-46.

The Greek root word translated "provoke...to wrath" is παροργίζο (Latin: parorgizo) and refers to damages or offenses, namely the slightest of personal offense perceived by a child, including, but not limited to, the slightest of offensive touch or speech perceived by a child, stemming from entitlement. This commandment was intended by the Apostle Paul, and was understood in its original context as a moral statute prohibiting all form of punitive parenting, including, but not limited to, any punishments, reprimands, or other controlling demeanor towards children. In the Old Testament, punitive parents were put to death by way of bloodletting, after punishing their children one last time. The parents who punished their children were charged with kidnapping, with "kidnapping" being defined under Law as the slightest of damages or offenses stemming from hostage-taking - child punishment was seen as holding your child hostage merely for things that they did wrong, thereby treating your child as a quartered slave. Paul, contrary to popular legend, was anti-spanking, and opposed any and all punishment in his secular writings. Paul may not have gotten along with the women of the church, but he sure loved the children, and even took in a few orphaned children during his time as a deacon.

The Greek root word translated "nurture" is παιδεία (Latin: paideia) and refers to, in this context, gently melding the countenance of children. In light of the previous stanza, this melding of the countenance ultimately refers to one thing - lavishly praising and encouraging children when they were caught in the act of good behavior. Whenever children were caught in the act of being good, they were given praise and encouragement with statements such as "keep headed down the straight path". Children ultimately learn good behavior through the Christian example of parents. However, that good example is backed up by lavish praise and encouragement, as opposed to harsh punishment or force. Children also need religious instruction, as religion is a human need for children and adults alike. The Greek root word translated "admonition" is νουθεσία (Latin: nouthesia) and refers to self-directed religious instruction. This religious instruction started out with fathers leaving out a Bible for children to discover or explore. When children were caught in the act of studying the Bible, they were given lavish praise and encouragement with statement such as "that book is good for you". From there, religious instruction came in question and answer format, based off of what was in the text. Children were eager to learn the facts of life, with fathers being quick to give pointers on the context. Today, children can use the Internet to learn the facts of life, and when they present their religious knowledge, praise them on it. This religious instruction, alongside the praise and encouragement of fathers, is what centered the countenance of children. Centering the countenance of children is the Judeo-Christian standard of child discipline, not "breaking their will".

Children growing up in the Early Church were treated to attachment parenting from day one. For the first 6 years of childhood, children were constantly next to her mother, meaning that wherever the mother went, so did her child. For the latter half of childhood, children played freely outside. From there, children co-slept next to mothers in order to recharge for another day's play. Children went naked wherever they went, with mothers also going naked within the family home - this nude setup is known as birth nudity, with the birth nudity of children helping to facilitate skin-on-skin closeness even when the child was merely picked up.

The depraved and entitled parents who provoke not your children to anger through punitive parenting will not inherit the Kingdom of God! Let them be cast forever into the lake of fire and burning sulfur, which is the second death prepared for Satan and his accomplices! Let them descend into the abyss which is the ever-burning Hell of fire and torment, suffering God's Wrath day and night forever and ever! Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand!

Redefining child abuse: Why the Bible calls for expanding child abuse definitions

Many parent are convinced that the Bible doesn't have a definition of child abuse. This is a common attitude amongst American parents. However, the fact of the matter is that the Bible has its own definition of child abuse. That definition calls for the expansion of all child abuse definitions nationwide.

The Greek root word denoting parental entitlement is πλεονέκης (Latin: pleonektés) and is defined as, officially speaking, wanting things from children, to the point of imposition. Unofficially speaking, parental entitlement is an adult losing their cool when they don't get the good behavior that they feel they deserve from children. Any adult anger directed towards children was deemed parental entitlement, including when parents called out "sin" in a child. Whenever this entitlement was perceived by a child as offensive or damaging, it was deemed child abuse. See also Colossians 3:21 KJV:

Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.

The Greek root word translated "provoke...to anger" is ερεθιζο (Latin: erethizo) and refers to damages or offenses, namely the slightest of personal offense perceived by a child, including, but not limited to, the slightest of offensive touch or speech perceived by a child, stemming from entitlement. This commandment was intended by the Apostle Paul, and was understood in its original context, as a moral statute prohibiting all forms of punitive parenting, including, but not limited to, any punishments, reprimands, or other controlling demeanor towards children. In the Old Testament, punitive parents were put to death by way of bloodletting, after punishing their children one last time. The parents who punished their children were charged with kidnapping, with "kidnapping" being defined under the Law as the slightest of damages or offenses stemming from hostage-taking - child punishment was seen in biblical times as holding your children hostage merely for things that they did wrong, thereby treating your child as a quartered slave. Paul here was lifting up the Law in order to convict a group of Greek Christian parents who brought their pagan custom of spanking and punishing children into the church. Paul, contrary to popular legend, was anti-spanking, and opposed any and all punishment of a child in his secular writings. Paul may not have gotten along with the women of the church, but he sure loved children, and even took in a few orphaned children during his time as a deacon.

Sweden is the first modern country to ban all punitive parenting of children, with the ban coming in 1979. However, several ancient societies beforehand had laws against punishment or force, including the "hand-me-down-the-slate" treatment. Ancient Jewish culture was one of those clean cultures where children experienced no child abuse whatsoever.

Children's rights advocates in Sweden cited many grievance in how the Latinate Bible was translated. Several passages in the Bible were willfully mistranslated in a manner that aimed to keep a pagan tradition going within the Roman Catholic Church. Punitive parenting, contrary to popular belief, originated as a European pagan custom. Girls were spanked, and boys received the scourge of cords.

The depraved and entitled parents who provoke their children to anger through punitive parenting will not inherit the Kingdom of God! Let them be cast forever into the lake of fire and burning sulfur, which is the second death prepared for Satan and his accomplices! Let them descend into the abyss which is the ever-burning Hell of fire and torment, suffering God's Wrath day and night forever and ever! Repent for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand!

Passing down the faith: How to bring up children in the Lord the right way (meaning without punishment or force)

Many parents want their children to have religion. This is a common wish amongst American parents. However, most American parents go about passing down the faith the wrong way - meaning breaking a child's will.

Passing down the faith is spelled out in Ephesians 6:4 KJV:

And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.

The Greek root word translated "provoke...to wrath" is n παροργίζο (Latin: parorgizo) and refers to damages or offenses, namely the slightest of personal offense perceived by a child, including, not limited to, the slightest or offensive touch or speech perceived by a child, stemming from entitlement. This commandment was intended by the Apostle Paul, and was understood in its original context, as a moral statute prohibiting all forms of punitive parenting, including, but not limited to, any punishments, reprimands, or other controlling demeanor. In the Old Testament, punitive parents after punishing their children one last time. The parents who punish children were charged with kidnapping, with "kidnapping" being defined under the Law as the slightest of damages or offenses stemming from hostage-taking - child punishment was seen in biblical times as holding your child hostage merely for things that they did wrong, thereby treating your child as a quartered slave. Paul here was lifting up the Law in order to convict a group of Greek Christian parents in the parish at Ephesus who brought their pagan custom of spanking and punishing children into the church. Paul, contrary to popular legend, was anti-spanking, and opposed any and all punishment in his secular writings. Paul may not have gotten along with the women of the church, but he sure loved children, and even took in a few orphaned children his time as a deacon.

The Greek root word translated "nurture" is παιδεία (Latin: paideia) and refers to here, in this context, melding the countenance of children. In this context, meaning in light of Eph. 6:4, stanza 1, this passage can only mean one thing - lavishly praising and encouraging children when they were caught in the act of being good. Whenever children were caught in the act of good behavior, they were given lavish praise and encouragement with statements such as "keep headed down the straight path". Children ultimately learned good traits from the Christian example of parents. However, this good example was backed up by lavish praise and encouragement, instead of harsh punishment or force. Children also need religious instruction, as religion is a human need for children and adults alike. The Greek root word translated "admonition" is νουθεσία (Latin: nouthesia) and refers to self-directed religious instruction. This religious instruction started out with fathers leaving out a Bible for children to discover and explore. When children were caught in the act of being good, they were lavishly praised and encouraged with statements such as "that book is good for you". From there, religious instruction came in question and answer format, based off of what children saw in the text. Fathers were quick to give pointers on the context.

Children today learn religion differently than they did in biblical times. Today, children can discover and explore religion over the Internet. Most children grow towards a specific denomination or sect, after exploring different religious paths. 

The depraved and entitled parents who provoke their children to anger through punitive discipline will not inherit the Kingdom of God! Let them be cast forever into the lake of fire and burning sulfur, which is the second death prepared for Satan and his accomplices! Let them descend into the abyss which is the ever-burning Hell of fire and torment, suffering God's Wrath day and night forever and ever! Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand!

Why to catch children being good (as opposed to catching them being bad)

Many parents want their children to have discipline. This is a common attitude amongst American parents. However, there is a right way and a wrong way to discipline a child. The idea is to catch your child in the act of being good, and give them lavish praise and encouragement.

Catching children in the act of being good is part of the Christian doctrine of mutual submission, with the burden of proof falling squarely onto parents. See Ephesians 6:1-4 KJV:

Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Honour thy father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise; That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth. And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.

The Greek root word translated "obey" is υπακουο (Latin: hupakouo) and refers to secure, vulnerable rest in the love and submission of parents. This word ultimately refers to a secure attachment between parent and child in the family home. This secure attachment comes from parent submission, where parents are to submit to children just as they would to God, from beneath yet from above, expecting absolutely nothing in return. See also Matt. 22:35-40, 25:31-46.

The Greek root word translated "provoke...to wrath" is παροργίζο (Latin: parorgizo) and refers to damages or offenses, namely the slightest of personal offense perceived by a child, including, but not limited to, the slightest of offensive touch or speech perceived by a child, stemming from entitlement. This commandment was intended by the Apostle Paul, and was understood in it original context, as a moral statute prohibiting all forms of punitive parenting, including, but not limited to, any punishments, reprimands, or other controlling demeanor towards children. In the Old Testament, punitive parents were put to death by way of bloodletting, after punishing their children one last time. The parents who punished their children were charged with kidnapping, with "kidnapping" being defined under the Law as the slightest of damages or offenses stemming from hostage-taking - child punishment was seen in biblical times as holding your child hostage merely for things that they did wrong, thereby treating your child as a quartered slave. Paul here was lifting up the Law in order to convict a group of Greek Christian parents who brought their pagan custom of spanking and punishing children into the church. Paul, contrary to popular legend, was anti-spanking, and opposed any and all punishment of a child in his secular writings. Paul may not have gotten along with the women of the church, but he sure loved children, and even took in a few orphaned children during his times as a deacon.

The Greek root word translated "nurture" is παιδεία (Latin: paideia) and refers to here, in this context, gently melding the countenance of a child. In this context, this can only mean one thing - lavishly praising and encouraging children when they were caught in the act of good behavior. Whenever children were caught in the act of good behavior, they were given lavish praise and encouragement with statements such as "keep headed down the straight path". Children ultimately learned good behavior through the Christian example of parents. However, this good example was ultimately backed up by lavish praise and encouragement, not harsh punishment or force. Children also need religious instruction, as religion is a human need for children and adults alike. The Greek root word translated "admonition" is νουθεσία (Latin: nouthesia) and refers to self-directed religious instruction. This religious instruction starts out with fathers leaving out a Bible for children to discover and explore. When children were caught in the act of studying the Bible, they were lavishly praised and encouraged with phrases such as "that book is good for you". From there, religious instruction came in question and answer format, based off of the text. Children were eager to learn the facts of life, with fathers being quick to give pointers on the context. Today, children have the Internet to help them in their religious development. This religious development, alongside any praise coming from parents, is ultimately what centered the countenance of children, which was the Judeo-Christian goal of earthly parents, then and now.

Child punishment was seen in biblical times as completely unnecessary and outright abusive. Instead of children being punished for doing the wrong thing, children were left go whenever they were found out behaving "bad". Children who acted up were instead treated to righteous laughter. Children younger than age 6 lack the self-control to behave in socially appropriate ways.

Contrary to popular legend, the Early Christian context won't "lead a man down the wrong path". The fact of the matter is that you could have a young woman at age 13 in the context, but only if you were yourself age 13. The marriage customs lifted up by the Greek root word πορνεία (Latin: porneia) required for a marriage to be equal in terms of age or place in life. Rom. 13:1-4 ensures that the ages today are what counts, as the the language refers to "higher powers" instead of "Rome", and "rulers" plural instead of "Roman emperors". Even in the case of the language "mother and her daughter", Lev. 18:17 was applied broadly, not narrowly, in a pictorial manner that was convicting to men. A better reading is the story of Lot, with Lot being the one slew by God - most child sexual abuse in biblical times involves alcohol being introduced by the victims, but God sure saw fit with blaming the man of the house anyways.

The depraved and entitled parents who provoke their children to wrath through punitive parenting will not inherit the Kingdom of God! Let them be cast forever into the lake of fire and burning sulfur, which is the second death prepared for Satan and his accomplices! Let them descend into the abyss which is the ever-burning Hell of fire and torment, suffering God's Wrath day and night forever and ever! Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand!

Child discipline: The proper way to discipline your child (meaning without punishment or force)

Many parents think that children need discipline. However, most parents think that proper discipline means punishment or force, whereas proper Christian discipline in the Bible involves praise and encouragement instead of punitive parenting.

Proper child discipline is part of the Christian doctrine of mutual submission, with the burden of proof falling squarely onto parents. See Ephesians 6:1-4 KJV:

Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Honour thy father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise; That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live along on the earth. And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.

The Greek root word translated "obey" is υπακουο (Latin: hupakouo) and refers  t secure, vulnerable rest in the love and submission of parents. This word ultimately refers to a secure attachment between parents and children in the family home. This secure attachment comes from parent submission, where parents are to submit to children just as they would to God, from beneath yet from above, expecting absolutely nothing in return. See also Matt. 22:35-4t0, 25:31-46. 

The Greek root word translated "provoke...to wrath" is παροργtιζο (Latin: parorgizo) and refers to damages or offenses, namely the slightest of personal offense perceived by a child, including, but not limited to, the slightest of offensive touch or speech perceived by a child. stemming from entitlement. This commandment was intended by the Apostle Paul. and was understood in its original context, as a moral statute prohibiting all forms of punitive parenting, including, but not limited to, any punishments, reprimands, or other controlling demeanor towards children. In the Old Testament, punitive parents were put to death by way of bloodletting. after punishing their children one last time. The parents who punished their children were charged with kidnapping, with "kidnapping" being defined under th e Law as the slightest of damages or offenses stemming from hostage-taking - child punishment was seen in biblical times as holding your child hostage merely for things that they did wrong, thereby treating their children as a quartered slave. Paul here was lifting up the Law in order to convict a group of Greek Christian parents who brought their pagan custom of spanking and punishing children into the church. Paul, contrary to popular legend. was anti-spanking, and opposed any and all punishment in his secular writings. Paul may not have gotten along with the women of the church, but he sure loved children, and even took a few orphaned children during his time as a deacon. 

The Greek root word translated "nurture" is παιδεία (Latin: paideia) and refers to here, in this context, gently melding the countenance of children. In this context, this can only mean one thing - lavishly praising and encouraging children when they were caught in the act of good behavior. Whenever children were caught in the act of being good, they were lavishly praised and encouraged with statements such as "keep headed down the straight path". Children ultimately learn good behavior from the Christian example of parents. However, this good example of parents was backed up by lavish praise and encouragement, not harsh punishment or force. Children also need religious instruction, as religion is a human need for children and adults alike. The Greek root word translated "admonition" is νουθεσία (Latin: nouthesia) and refers to self-directed religious instruction. This religious instruction starts out with fathers leaving out a Bible for children to discover and explore. When children were caught in the act of studying the Bible, they were lavishly praised and encouraged with statements such as "that book is good for you". From there, religious instruction came in the form of question and answer, based off of the text. Children were eager to learn the facts of life, with fathers being quick to give pointers on the context. This religious instruction, as well as any catching of a child being good, is ultimately what centered the countenance of children.

Child punishment was seen in biblical times as completely unnecessary as well as abusive. Instead of parents catching children in the act of being "bad", their behaviors were left go, and maybe were even a reason for righteous laughter. Children under age 6 lack the self-control necessary to behave in a way that is socially unacceptable.

It is a myth that the ancients had no concept of childhood. The fact of the matter is that the Early Christian context clearly aligns with today's context, apart from the age of marriage then. Even then, you could have it with a 13-year-old, but only if you were still 13 yourself, or else with the bride being slightly older. Even in the case of Lev. 18:17, "mother and her daughter" was interpreted as any sexual relations with a dependent daughter, with the mother usually guarding the daughter closely until she turned 12 - the verse ultimately reiterated a protective menace that convicted men before they even got close to their daughter. Ultimately, adult men masturbated to sexual thoughts of their children, with the relationship with daughters coming in mutually unrequited format.

The depraved and entitled parents who provoke their children to anger through punitive parenting will not inherit the Kingdom of God! Let them be cast forever into the lake of fire and burning sulfur, which is the second death prepared for Satan and his accomplices! Let them descend into the abyss which is the ever-burning Hell of fire and torment, suffering God's Wrath day and night forever and ever! Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand!