Dear Vanna,

Unlike ships, human relationships
founder on pebbles, not reefs.
A good parent knows that good
discipline does not lessen self-esteem.
They are careful not to diminish self-worth.
A smack on the behind does no harm if
dispensed appropriately, and I can assure
you that "Me Mudder," knew what she was
doing. Discipline, like surgery, requires
precision - no random cuts, no rambling
comments. Above all, a parent demonstrates
self-discipline and good manners-no tantrums,
no insults, no blistering language.

"Me Mudder" did not raise her voice to end
noise. She did not use force to break up
fighting. She wasn't rude to any of her
children who were impolite, and she did
not berate any of her children who used
bad language. She did not abdicate her
moral authority, and she did not enter
mud-throwing contests with her children.
Her discipline was never bizarre and her
correction never sadistic.

I trust this clears things up for you.

Have a great week-end!

Vanna, you seem a very bitter person? Some nasty women must have upset you at some time? I hope you now know some nice women?

I am going away on holiday to Canberra with my 78 year old Mother on Sunday. She is so excited (I just hope I won't freeze to death!).

Before that, my own little family will celebrate Mother's day at a Thai restaurant together. My daughter tells me she has bought me another bead for my Pandora bracelet for Mother's Day.

We celebrate just the same on Father's Day, Vanna. I am sorry if your Father's Day celebrations are forgotten.

Oh those terribly oppressed Christian women! Why this article is not about the oppression of women by Islam leads me to the conclusion that Alan is just another one without the guts to face real oppression and instead focuses on what he sees as an easy target.

If Alan wants to tell people what to preach in their pulpits he should start his own church. I doubt whether he would get a Christian following. Deveny might like to join up with him. It must irk Alan to no end to see that many women are happy to take their natural role in the church and be supporters of their husbands and mothers to their kids. Oh what a terrible crime in Alan's sight. Thankfully their are many men in the church with enough courage to lead their families with servant leadership as required of God by them.

Thankfully the church that Christ is coming back for will not be feminized like our Government and other institutions.No wonder they are so horribly incompetent and that poor young kids are confused about their sexuality. Godly men will have the courage to pour scorn on those wanting to undermine god ordained authority and will see the source of Alan's 'theology'. I wish all the mum's a wonderful mother's day and hope your kids give you the respect and love you deserve.

Foxy,
I thought your mother spanked you on the bum until it was red. It must have been someone else.

Suzanonline,
I know how oppressed women are, and how oppressed mothers are as well.

I see the oppression every time I walk past “Rainbow Nails”, and see the manicures taking place, not only of finger nails, but of toe nails as well.

And...until you have walked in the shoes of a Mother [in the truest sense] you will never comprehend how those Women, of whom some would be Mothers, fully DESERVE every little ounce of nailpolish painted on to their toes Vanna. Mix with more Mothers apart from the woman who obviously profoundly hurt you.

Excellent article, thank you Allan, I enjoyed reading it.