This is helpful, as I've seen the "gentle parenting" movement continue to gain momentum with young parents. It seems its advocates err in at least two ways. First, they provide an unbiblical definition for gentleness—one that has no room for true correction as the scriptures define and illustrate it (anything else is viewed as harsh; use diversionary tactics instead!). I sometimes wonder if they would describe the Lord's discipline of his children as gentle. The second's related to the first, in that it's proponents wrongly elevate gentleness as a kind of higher virtue, pitting it against what godly love often requires. So much more could be said, but cf Proverbs 13:24.
This is helpful, as I've seen the "gentle parenting" movement continue to gain momentum with young parents. It seems its advocates err in at least two ways. First, they provide an unbiblical definition for gentleness—one that has no room for true correction as the scriptures define and illustrate it (anything else is viewed as harsh; use diversionary tactics instead!). I sometimes wonder if they would describe the Lord's discipline of his children as gentle. The second's related to the first, in that it's proponents wrongly elevate gentleness as a kind of higher virtue, pitting it against what godly love often requires. So much more could be said, but cf Proverbs 13:24.
I thought this might interest you given the article you shared with me the other day. I am looking forward to a good discussion.
Just getting around to reading some of my stuff?
Yes, I've been in the weeds a bit as of late, but enjoying what I've seen so far!
I posted my response
https://open.substack.com/pub/logicandmorality/p/gentle-parenting?r=2z8wkz&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=post