Good ideas, bad interpretation of Scripture
I've been searching for a good book on Christian discipline, and I thought this might be it. But after evaluating Clarkson's claims of what the Bible says about discipline, I had to return this book. He has some great ideas, and I certainly lean toward using grace in raising young children. But after a careful review of his word study on Proverbs, I can't come to the same conclusion that he does. I even asked for my pastor's help, and he also does not feel that Clarkson is right in that regard. I think he is correct at the end (...) when he says that it is a choice that parents need to make but it is not mandated by the Bible. And I know that there is probably useful information in this book, but too much of his discussion hinges on his Biblical conclusions that I find false.