Think Deeper

Spanking and the Child Discipline Debate, with Brad Harrub

June 8, 2026·1h 8m
Episode Description from the Publisher

Dr. Brad Harrub joins the show to discuss recent research on generational views about spanking, including a lively debate on the "village" approach to parenting. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro and reviewing recent headlines on discipline07:22 - The proper context for spanking13:02 - The cultural shift and the disappearance of the parenting "village"24:43 - Navigating a culture in which you can't trust the village36:25 - Biblical wisdom on discipline40:11 - The need for parents to be open to constructive criticism from elders and peers44:04 - Discipline by age: can toddlers understand spankings?52:39 - Discipline by age: transitioning out of the early years56:15 - Discipline by age: different approach for teenagers Follow us at focuspress.org and jackwilkie.co Check out our sponsor at cobbpublishing.comSupport our work at focuspress.org/donate or join Focus+ for $10/month and get a huge library of videos and audio lessons at focuspress.org/plus

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