Discipling Children Question details Is spanking acceptable for discipling children? Our counselor says natural consequences are more effective. [Proverbs 22:15, Hebrews 12:6-7, Proverbs 23:13-14, Proverbs 29:15, Proverbs 23:24]. Play Share Copy 2023-01-19 Call length 6:37 Topics Topics Children (Babies, Infants) Parent (Parenting) Punishment Discipline Proverbs (Book) Spanking Counsel (Counselors) Hebrews (Book) Consequence(s) References Bible references Proverbs 22.15 Hebrews 12.6 - 7 Proverbs 23.13 - 14 Proverbs 29.15 Proverbs 23.24