The Anti-Smacking Bill

Last night in New Zealand a bill was supposed to pass through parliament that would prevent parents from disciplining their children. According to this law, parents could be arrested for smacking their children. Putting children in time out, and swatting your child’s hand away from an open flame, would also be considered against the law if this bill was passed. By the grace of God it did not get passed last night, but was postponed for two more weeks. The church has two weeks to rise up and take a stand for righteousness in the public sector.

I don’t have any children as of yet, but even this non mother can tell that these restriction on parents rights are ridiculous. If you have an undisciplined generation you will have absolute chaotic society. The present prison system will not be able to contain the criminal offenders produced from children who grew up never being told” no”. Selfishness, lust, and materialism will reign supreme. I hate to think of my future, raising beautiful daughters in the age were boys were never told they couldn’t have what they wanted. Just think about it.

Above the consequences of an undisciplined society, the idea of disciplining your children with a rod is actually God way of raising children. Have you ever read Proverbs? Yes, some people take it to far, and abuse there children. However, those that do this are generally people with alcohol, drug, and anger problems. Let’s treat the source of abuse not the symptoms. A light smack from loving parents who only sought to discipline in love, never hurt me. People, let’s not let New Zealand take away the rights of loving parents because some people need to be treated and healed up from root issues in their lives. Just mopping up the street will never fix the busted fire hydrant.