Concerning Children

Concerning Children

(Sirach 30:7-13)
Whoever spoils his son will bind up his wounds, and will suffer heartache at every cry.
An unbroken horse turns out stubborn, and unchecked son turns out headstrong.
Pamper a child and he will terrorize you; play with him and he will grieve you.
Do not laugh with him or you will have sorrow with him, and in the end you will gnash your teeth.
Give him no freedom in his youth, and do not ignore his errors.
Bow down his neck in his youth and beat his sides while he is young, or else he will become stubborn and disobey you, and you will have sorrow of soul from him.
Discipline your son and make his yoke heavy, so that you may not be offended by his shamelessness.

Reflection:
Spank or not to spank? There are many parenting books which can gives different approach or advice on how to teach and discipline a child. Some advice parents be a friend to the child and talk over it but some advice to impose strict discipline and rules. But what does God says? Clearly, the scriptures says we must discipline a child and has warns us what if we dont. Disciplining is a very stressful and difficult task especially when you are guarding the cute little ones who look so innocent and naive. Children is not our property but God's property. They are gift from God which put under our guardian on earth. Therefore, we must appreciate and love them. God has spoke to us through scripture concerning child. Let us pray and ask God to guide us to be a good parent and gives us the wisdom for our day to day lives because He is our heavenly father. Amen.