Does the Jehovahs Witness religion advocate corporal punishment for children?
In the September 8, 1992 Awake there is an article that talks about the Bible’s viewpoint regarding the rod of discipline and what that really means. I remember this because my oldest son was born the last part of June in 1992 and that magazine came out right after he was born. I will include some of the interesting things that I remember about that article: The article spoke about the need for balance. Proverbs 8:33 says, “Listen to discipline” not, ‘Feel discipline. Deuteronomy 11:19 recommends preventive discipline, taking advantage of casual moments to instill moral values in our children. The Hebrew word used for “rod” is the same word used for a shepherd’s staff. This context indicates the rod of authority and suggests loving guidance, not harsh brutality. A shepherd doesn’t use his staff to beat his sheep, he uses it to direct and lead the sheep. We need to direct our children in the same way. My husband and I rarely spank our children. Punishment is always a last resort. Howeve
