The Decline of Discipline: Losing Prayer & Spankings in Schools Led to Kids Calling Cops on Parents

Discipline, structure, and obedience used to be a cornerstone of American culture, but in recent years, we’ve seen a significant decline in traditional parenting methods. With the removal of prayer and corporal punishment from schools and communities, kids have become more entitled and disrespectful, leading them to call the police on their parents for enforcing rules and consequences.

When I was growing up, prayer was an essential part of school and community life. It gave us a sense of purpose and guidance that we carried with us into our homes and personal lives. Similarly, when we acted out or misbehaved, we knew that a spanking from our parents or grandparents was imminent. While these practices may seem barbaric or outdated to some, they instilled a sense of respect, responsibility, and consequences in us that we still carry with us today.

Unfortunately, in some communities, these practices have become taboo, and parents who enforce them risk being labeled as abusive or neglectful. Kids are taught to question authority, and rules that were once considered steadfast are now considered archaic and unnecessary. The problem is that this shift in thinking has led to a lack of discipline, structure, and order, making it difficult for kids to transition smoothly into adulthood.

Nowadays, kids are quick to call the cops on their parents for minor infractions, leading to a breakdown in the family structure and a loss of trust between parent and child. Many parents feel caught in a bind, unable to enforce rules for fear of retribution or legal consequences. The result is a generation of entitled, disrespectful, and undisciplined children who struggle to navigate the challenges of the real world.

So what can we do to reverse this trend? How can we teach our kids to be respectful and obedient without resorting to violence or punishment? One solution is to focus on positive reinforcement and building strong relationships with our children. We can teach them the value of hard work, responsibility, and consequences in a positive and supportive manner.

Another approach is to reintroduce discipline practices that have been lost over the years. This could mean incorporating prayer or meditation into our daily routines, or even revisiting the idea of spanking as a form of discipline (but only if done in an appropriate and safe manner).

The key is to find a balance between structure and freedom, so our children learn both responsibility and independence.

In conclusion, discipline, structure, and obedience are all vital traits that we need to instill in our children if they are to succeed in life. While the removal of prayer and punishment from schools and communities may have had some unintended consequences, it is up to us as parents to find new and effective ways to instill these values in our children. Only then can we hope to raise a generation of responsible, respectful, and successful young adults.