"Spare the rod and spoil the child" posits that leniency in discipline leads to behavioral problems in children.
Spare the rod and spoil the child means children need strict discipline in order to grow into good people.
| Proverb | Spare the rod and spoil the child. |
|---|---|
| Definition | Children need strict discipline in order to grow into good people. |
| Note | A 'rod' is a stick used to hit children. 'Spare' in this proverb means 'not use'. |
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