Articles on The Rod

According to the research, children spanked up to the age of 6 were likely as teenagers to perform better at school and were more likely to carry out volunteer work and to (...)

Fifteen years ago, when Deb and I were much younger, a homeschooling family invited us to stay with them for an entire week to critique their child training methods. We had (...)

When is a child too young to spank? The answer is obviously dependent on your definition of the word "spank."

The good folks from The Old School House magazine planned a speaking tour to England this spring...

For the last year or so, we have had a group of about eight working overtime trying to disrupt our ministry.

...Is it right to spank a 7-month-old for crying when put down for bed? I grew up with just ignoring the child, thus training them that they will not get their way. My (...)

There was a time when somewhere in every large city there was a dirty building, dimly lit, tucked back where decent folks would never go. Nearby was a liquor store and a (...)

Dear Pearls, We recently visited a family who follow your teachings to a "T." The children are very well behaved. But I wondered if you’ve ever had anyone overdo it?

Dear Michael and Debi Pearl, I am a young mom with four small children (ages 5 and under.) I am still learning so much as I have been a selfish mom and wife in the past.