Discipline

Disciplining a child with a developmental disorder that affects the way they think and process things can be very difficult. Even choosing whether or not to discipline about an issue in the first place can be difficult. As a parent, we want to teach them right from wrong so that they don't get hurt. We want to treat them like a typical child. Unfortunately, we can't always do that. Sometimes their actions are part of a behavior that they can't control. Some things my son does really aggrivate me, but how do I handle it? For instance, he's lately become more verbal with the help of his teachers and therapists. He can't help it that he has to ask me the same simple question 50 times in 1 minute. I'm ashamed to admit that I've tried spanking and yelling. I've even tried telling him nicely that I'm not going to answer him anymore and that he needs to be quiet. Nothing makes him stop until he's done with his verbal routine. He can't help it. I've certainly learned about patience and self-control.

It's so easy to be ashamed of ourselves, but if we know God we don't have to be. We can repent our sins and be thankful that our God is righteous. He forgives those who are truely sorry. Hebrews 2:11 tells us that Jesus is not ashamed of us. How wonderful is that?