words are effective than swords?

I'm just glad that I don't have to resort to violence in disciplining my son. From the time he was more than a year old, I just gently explain to him what he shouldn't do and the consequence of his wrong doing if he don't believe in me. Sometimes i allow him to experience the consequence of his mistakes when he's too hard headed to listen and then I'll talk to him again, reminding him of what i told him before. He would feel guilty and apologise. I'm lucky to have a smart son. I think that it's really up to the parents how to give affection and attention to their children so that they need not resort to violence at all times to discipline their kids.

Kids learn by hearing and observation combined. Unless words are backed up by action quickly, the kids will learn that their parents don't mean what they say. Words can inspire or tear down. They can either show sincerity or hypocracy. One of the main problems isn't teaching method though. All people are born sinful. No person alive has had to sit their child down and explain how to lie. Because of the natural bent of humanity toward sin, even the youngest child will seek to satisfy their own selfish desires. Some of the first words a child expresses are "no" and "me". They will do everything in their power to get their own way no matter who it hurts. They simply don't care. It takes the work of God through Jesus Christ to capture the heart and turn it to selfless good. That applies equally to children and adults.

I think so.. Since words have a greater impact than violence or most deeds. They can give hope and move nations.. I just think that different types of people need the right people to tell them or inspire them.. Maybe their idol, a teacher, a parent, a sibling..

You are absolutely right words are more effective than sword. Sword can back but word cannot back and words more hurts us some people has habit to say some wrong words for hurting the parents heart or friends heart.

Words can be mightier than a sword. They might make someone USE a sword against you. We have a saying in Greece. "Our tongue has no bone but it can crash bones"(free translation). Hitting is not an option for me. We can always talk.

force has its limits. i don't know how i'd use that on my kids without first giving them enough instructions and counsel. i wonder if i will, but situations might warrant me to sometimes.

Only the difference is letter 'S'... Both have the power to hurt, rule and bring victory. But I must say like you, "Words are certainly mightier than Swords!!" Thanks for this nice discussion!!

I believe that words can cut deeper thatn any sword ever could. words leavea a lasting mark and impression thast can not be ersased. words are forever burned through our minds so the words that we choode should be done consciousluly and provoctively.

That's thought but again it's not right to use of physical force, just to change they are trying to educate their children. I don't think hitting a kid is ever right so.

I somewhat believe this one. For the words actually attacks the mind, the mind that controls everything within our body. In matters relating to parenting, I believe that the use of force to impose discipline could make possibly make a "backfire", it may lead to something bad rather than good to our kids. That will be my last resort, I think. Thanks

I think, the swords are the only medium during the time of Spaniards. It needs to show their strength to out thrown the leader of a certain territory. But now, it changed for some reason when civilization took place in every state.