Some parents firmly believe that spanking children when they misbehave is a good thing to do to teach them obedience. Other parents view spanking even the most disobedient child as unnecessary, ineffective and abusive. Parents in favor of spanking children often base their opinions on the fact that America used to be a safer society that produced law abiding and well bred citizens. This was during a time when NOT to spank an unruly child was considered poor parenting. However, those against spanking children maintain that drastic measures are necessary to protect children from abuse labeled as "spanking".

Does the Bible shed any light on the subject for parents who want to raise their children according to biblical scripture? The Bible does more than shed light on the question; it provides some definitive answers for those seeking to acquire parenting skills as outlined by God's word. The article, "A Real Solution to the Problem of Child Abuse?", accessible at the link below has answered this question for many parents.