“He who spares his rod hates his son, but he who loves him disciplines him promptly.” -Proverbs 13:24
This passage is often cited by people who want to promote beating children to get them to behave. While I would agree that spanking may have its place as a last resort (to be used sparingly, lovingly, and carefully), I do not believe that this passage is saying “beat your children with a stick.”
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So, let’s present a more accurate translation that’s more to the point.
“He who refrains from his tribe (his people, his community) works against his son, but he who loves him seeks instruction.”