Thank-you #dawnlindholm
I am an unschooling mom to 3 and practice gentle parenting. I recognize some of the people that you have quoted. Thanks for putting this all together so nicely.
In case you haven't heard of it yet, a good source of information for Christians who believe "Spare The Rod, Spoil The Child", is a very well done and scripture based free e-book that explains how the Bible never teaches that we should spank/hit our children. It is written by Samuel Martin.
Here's where to get a copy: http://whynottrainachild.com/2013/06/22/download-martins-book/