Comments on: The Will To Dominate http://nogreaterjoy.org/articles/the-will-to-dominate/ Over 500 articles from Michael and Debi Pearl on Child Training, Homeschooling, Family, Marriage, Christianity, the Bible, Missions, Simple Living, Gardening, and other topics! Fri, 18 May 2012 19:40:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: M http://nogreaterjoy.org/articles/the-will-to-dominate/#comment-6751 M Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:12:44 +0000 http://new.nogreaterjoy.org/?p=3623#comment-6751 We had a child like this, and with help to get proper training for him, now ,at 8 he is one of the most obedient and respectful children you will ever see today. We did it by 'proper' spankings, loss of privileges and training sessions for him and a lot of pray and fasting for myself. I wish I had known how to train when he was younger. I am thankful for him and his remarkable maturity today. I have been stopped in stores by total strangers who 'just have to let you know what a good boy, he is'. People who knew us before have complimented us on his turn-around. I am only saying this to encourage other mothers out there. It may seem discouraging, and never-ending when you are in the midst of it, but it won't always stay that way. You will be greatly blessed! By-the-way, for you out there who says she has autism, etc. My son was labelled with so called medical problems that totally disappeared when he was brought under control! We had a child like this, and with help to get proper training for him, now ,at 8 he is one of the most obedient and respectful children you will ever see today.
We did it by ‘proper’ spankings, loss of privileges and training sessions for him and a lot of pray and fasting for myself. I wish I had known how to train when he was younger.
I am thankful for him and his remarkable maturity today. I have been stopped in stores by total strangers who ‘just have to let you know what a good boy, he is’. People who knew us before have complimented us on his turn-around. I am only saying this to encourage other mothers out there. It may seem discouraging, and never-ending when you are in the midst of it, but it won’t always stay that way. You will be greatly blessed!

By-the-way, for you out there who says she has autism, etc. My son was labelled with so called medical problems that totally disappeared when he was brought under control!

]]> By: k http://nogreaterjoy.org/articles/the-will-to-dominate/#comment-5041 k Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:32:14 +0000 http://new.nogreaterjoy.org/?p=3623#comment-5041 I agree that there are other ways to discipline than to spank and depending on your child, they may or may not be affected. However, it seems that so many are quick to make the comment that what Michael says is wrong but do not offer any other options of helping this woman. My sister works with autistic children and a great deal of them would benefit from firm parents. She is often commenting that it is the lackadaisical attitude of the parents that allows the autism to see the worst. That doesn't mean that all of them should be spanked but it does mean that consistency (like M stated) is probably the most important factor. The article to me does not seem to show that the girl has severe autism, she may have some sensory issues but her behavior is not typical of a severely autistic child. I would like someone to state how to help this woman and not just state that M is advocating abuse...give her options then or keep quiet! I agree that there are other ways to discipline than to spank and depending on your child, they may or may not be affected. However, it seems that so many are quick to make the comment that what Michael says is wrong but do not offer any other options of helping this woman. My sister works with autistic children and a great deal of them would benefit from firm parents. She is often commenting that it is the lackadaisical attitude of the parents that allows the autism to see the worst. That doesn’t mean that all of them should be spanked but it does mean that consistency (like M stated) is probably the most important factor. The article to me does not seem to show that the girl has severe autism, she may have some sensory issues but her behavior is not typical of a severely autistic child. I would like someone to state how to help this woman and not just state that M is advocating abuse…give her options then or keep quiet!

]]> By: NGJ Staff http://nogreaterjoy.org/articles/the-will-to-dominate/#comment-3871 NGJ Staff Mon, 14 Nov 2011 18:34:22 +0000 http://new.nogreaterjoy.org/?p=3623#comment-3871 @Lisa - You should familiarize yourself with more of Michael @Lisa – You should familiarize yourself with more of Michael

]]> By: NGJ Staff http://nogreaterjoy.org/articles/the-will-to-dominate/#comment-4476 NGJ Staff Mon, 14 Nov 2011 18:34:22 +0000 http://new.nogreaterjoy.org/?p=3623#comment-4476 @Lisa - You should familiarize yourself with more of Michael @Lisa – You should familiarize yourself with more of Michael

]]> By: J http://nogreaterjoy.org/articles/the-will-to-dominate/#comment-3870 J Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:30:18 +0000 http://new.nogreaterjoy.org/?p=3623#comment-3870 I agree with both Denny and Aaron. I also think that all signs here point to Sue being on the Autism spectrum. She really needs to be assessed. I don't agree with the child abuse being advocated here anyway but this child needs professional assessment and assistance and the parents need to be educated about parenting a child on the spectrum. I agree with both Denny and Aaron. I also think that all signs here point to Sue being on the Autism spectrum. She really needs to be assessed. I don’t agree with the child abuse being advocated here anyway but this child needs professional assessment and assistance and the parents need to be educated about parenting a child on the spectrum.

]]> By: J http://nogreaterjoy.org/articles/the-will-to-dominate/#comment-4475 J Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:30:18 +0000 http://new.nogreaterjoy.org/?p=3623#comment-4475 I agree with both Denny and Aaron. I also think that all signs here point to Sue being on the Autism spectrum. She really needs to be assessed. I don't agree with the child abuse being advocated here anyway but this child needs professional assessment and assistance and the parents need to be educated about parenting a child on the spectrum. I agree with both Denny and Aaron. I also think that all signs here point to Sue being on the Autism spectrum. She really needs to be assessed. I don’t agree with the child abuse being advocated here anyway but this child needs professional assessment and assistance and the parents need to be educated about parenting a child on the spectrum.

]]> By: Denny http://nogreaterjoy.org/articles/the-will-to-dominate/#comment-3869 Denny Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:53:17 +0000 http://new.nogreaterjoy.org/?p=3623#comment-3869 Dear Sue's mom and dad...your child may have a behavior disorder that is just as real as being born without a leg. Your child may also have a form of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Have her evaluated before you start spanking her every time she's not compliant. I have a child that has Asperger's and is Oppositional Defiant and has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. He does just fine without us having to spank him. He simply experiences the natural consequence that comes with making a bad choice. Dear Sue’s mom and dad…your child may have a behavior disorder that is just as real as being born without a leg. Your child may also have a form of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Have her evaluated before you start spanking her every time she’s not compliant. I have a child that has Asperger’s and is Oppositional Defiant and has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. He does just fine without us having to spank him. He simply experiences the natural consequence that comes with making a bad choice.

]]> By: Denny http://nogreaterjoy.org/articles/the-will-to-dominate/#comment-4474 Denny Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:53:17 +0000 http://new.nogreaterjoy.org/?p=3623#comment-4474 Dear Sue's mom and dad...your child may have a behavior disorder that is just as real as being born without a leg. Your child may also have a form of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Have her evaluated before you start spanking her every time she's not compliant. I have a child that has Asperger's and is Oppositional Defiant and has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. He does just fine without us having to spank him. He simply experiences the natural consequence that comes with making a bad choice. Dear Sue’s mom and dad…your child may have a behavior disorder that is just as real as being born without a leg. Your child may also have a form of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Have her evaluated before you start spanking her every time she’s not compliant. I have a child that has Asperger’s and is Oppositional Defiant and has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. He does just fine without us having to spank him. He simply experiences the natural consequence that comes with making a bad choice.

]]> By: E http://nogreaterjoy.org/articles/the-will-to-dominate/#comment-3868 E Tue, 08 Nov 2011 02:01:32 +0000 http://new.nogreaterjoy.org/?p=3623#comment-3868 I was wondering if this little girl might have some degree of autism? A lot of autistic kids have sensory issues and don't like physical affection all that much, which seems in line with her frequent crying and not liking being held as a baby. I was wondering if this little girl might have some degree of autism? A lot of autistic kids have sensory issues and don’t like physical affection all that much, which seems in line with her frequent crying and not liking being held as a baby.

]]> By: E http://nogreaterjoy.org/articles/the-will-to-dominate/#comment-4473 E Tue, 08 Nov 2011 02:01:32 +0000 http://new.nogreaterjoy.org/?p=3623#comment-4473 I was wondering if this little girl might have some degree of autism? A lot of autistic kids have sensory issues and don't like physical affection all that much, which seems in line with her frequent crying and not liking being held as a baby. I was wondering if this little girl might have some degree of autism? A lot of autistic kids have sensory issues and don’t like physical affection all that much, which seems in line with her frequent crying and not liking being held as a baby.

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