Deuteronomy 25:3 – Household Words:

Excessive Force.

We hear the phrase “excessive force” spoken by those who criticize police officers. But the phrase could also be applied to parents, teachers, and coaches. Sometimes we do the same thing: we over-punish. What is the danger when we over-punish? How does excessive force affect the child? What impact does excessive force have on theContinue reading “Excessive Force.”

How to Punish.

Having been a child, student, parent, and teacher, I have thought a lot about punishments. Here’s one of the best rules I learned from a college psychology professor: “Punishment should be swift, severe, and soon over.” Children must be punished quickly if they are going to “learn their lesson.” And only a severe punishment works:Continue reading “How to Punish.”