(Proverbs 13:24) Therefore, "the rod of discipline" should never be abusive - emotionally or physically. * (Proverbs 22:15; 29:15) Discipline that is rigid or harsh with no sense of love is an abuse of parental authority and can crush a child's spirit.
(IZaga 13:24) Ngakho, "uswazi lokuqondisa" akumelanga lube ngoluhlukuluza umntwana emoyeni loba emzimbeni. * (IZaga 22:15; 29:15) Ukulaya okukhahlamezayo okungatshengisi uthando kuyikusebenzisa kubi amandla okuba ngumzali futhi kungenza umntwana adabuke enhliziyweni.